Operations Quality Engineer

DEUTZ Corporation; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DEUTZ Corporation is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer to coordinate and execute technical topics for Operations Quality in partnership with Customer, Supplier, Corporate Quality, and the DEUTZ operations team. This role involves leading quality initiatives across production and projects, with travel as needed.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, maintaining quality docs, implementing improvements, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) or 5+ years of progressive experience.
• Minimum 2 years of previous Quality Assurance experience.
• Excellent knowledge of technical English language.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflows, processes and products; create quality documentation.
• Maintain and control documentation for Operations and Quality Ops system.
• Implement and improve Operations Quality processes and analyze effectiveness.
• Monitor quality performance within Operations Quality and Production.
• Participate in project meetings as Operations Quality representative.
• Coordinate PPAP for internally produced goods.
• Assist cross-functional teams to resolve issues and conduct root-cause analyses.
• Assist internal audits with Corporate Quality.
• Lead strategic quality and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Excel skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5+ years of progressive experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

Pendergrass Value Add

Company Overview

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Job Summary

The Operations Quality Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and execution of the technical topics for the Operations Quality functions in interaction with the Customer/Supplier/Corporate Quality Departments of DEUTZ Corp and the Operations Quality Group from Deutz AG.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor workflows, processes, and products, and create quality documentation in relation to operations/production activities
• Maintain and control documentation for Operations and the Quality Operations system
• Process implementation and improvement of Operations Quality relevant processes. Analyze the effectiveness and resource usage of these processes.
• Monitoring and analyzing quality performance within Operations Quality and Production related departments/activities. (PPM/FTQ/COPQ/etc.)
• Internal project responsibility: Participation and representation of Operations Quality in assigned project team meetings and activities.
• Coordination of Operations Quality responsibilities for PPAP requests on internally produced goods
• Assist with the coordination of cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve internal issues and develop root cause analysis and containment activities with the Corporate Quality Group
• Assist with Internal Audits related to Operations Quality in cooperation with the Corporate Quality team
• Participate and lead different strategic quality projects and continuous improvement projects with the Operations Quality team

Other Qualifications

• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Supervisory Responsibility

• Individual Contributor

Travel Requirements

• Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0-10% depending on business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering or 5+ years of progressive experience
• Minimum 2 years previous Quality Assurance experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical English language

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of diesel engines and experience with hybrid or electric drive systems
• Knowledge of tools and methodology as well as ISO standards
• Knowledge of the German language
• SAP knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements

• Industrial manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
• Combination of office and shop floor work
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

EEO Statement

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.