Engineer I, Quality - J0051928

Astemo Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and equipment. You will lead cross-functional teams to investigate root causes of customer line claims and establish corrective actions.

The role requires collaboration with engineering and production to implement ICA’s and PCA’s, track performance, and deliver timely updates to the Customer QE team. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• This position requires ethical, professional conduct and compliance with quality requirements.
• Preference for certification in formal problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and strong communication skills.
• Experience with PCs and MS Office tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate root causes of customer line claims and eliminate root causes; establish ICA’s and PCA’s.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve methods emphasizing quality, efficiency, process, costing, and equipment improvements.
• Provide continuous updates to Customer QE on status of improvement items.
• Ensure facilities set clear timelines for action items and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly/monthly management reports.
• Track continuous improvement through measurable reports and graphs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

SPC

GD&T

8D

Automotive Quality Operating Systems

Job description

• Always operate in a safe manner, following all company rules including 100% adherence to PPE
• Develops, evaluates, and improves methods while emphasizing the implementation of quality, efficiency, process, costing, and equipment improvements
• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate root cause of Customer Line Claims found through part returns to eliminate the root cause and establish ICA’s and PCA’s
• Observes and assists higher level Engineers in resolving problematic issues related to specific areas of technology, equipment and processes
• Provide continuous updates to Customer QE pertaining to status of current Customer improvement items
• Ensure manufacturing facilities establish clear and concise timelines for when action items will be implemented and ensure they work towards meeting these timelines
• Prepare and distribute Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports to the management
• Track continuous improvement through measurable reports/graphs

Description

• Always operate in a safe manner, following all company rules including 100% adherence to PPE
• Develops, evaluates, and improves methods while emphasizing the implementation of quality, efficiency, process, costing, and equipment improvements
• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate root cause of Customer Line Claims found through part returns to eliminate the root cause and establish ICA’s and PCA’s
• Observes and assists higher level Engineers in resolving problematic issues related to specific areas of technology, equipment and processes
• Provide continuous updates to Customer QE pertaining to status of current Customer improvement items
• Ensure manufacturing facilities establish clear and concise timelines for when action items will be implemented and ensure they work towards meeting these timelines
• Prepare and distribute Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports to the management
• Track continuous improvement through measurable reports/graphs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner, ensuring Compliance to all Quality related Customer and Internal requirements
• Preference to Certification in formal problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with PCs and application software, such as MS Office tools is required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience

Experience

• 1-3 years prior manufacturing related experience preferred
• Working experience with problem solving tools, SPC, GD&T, and 8D
• Previous working experience with Automotive Quality Operating Systems

Physical Demands

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work as required

Travel

Up to 5% domestic and international may be required as needed

Work Environment

Working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas