Process Quality Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Co; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies in Illinois seeks a Quality Engineer-Machining to oversee the quality of parts produced on the line, drive corrective actions, and communicate findings to the broader team.

You will lead 8D investigations, review part quality, track scrap in SAP, and ensure compliance with IATF requirements. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, PFMEA/PPAP involvement, and collaboration with suppliers to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; Six Sigma is a plus.
• 2-3 years hands-on experience in forging/machining, manufacturing and quality.
• Strong knowledge of forging and machining processes; SAP proficiency; statistical methods and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of parts produced on the line.
• Lead corrective action (8D) meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Review quality of parts and take action on concerns.
• Track scrapped parts and enter data in SAP.
• Act as IATF internal auditor and develop quality systems.

Skills

Forging & machining

IATF Internal Auditor

SAP

CPK & SPC

Minitab

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Six Sigma Certification is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.

Your responsibilities

Summary

The Quality Engineer-Machining reports to Quality Manager Machining and is responsible for overseeing the quality of parts produced on the line, devising corrective actions to address quality issues, and conveying information to the larger team.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Point of contact for assigned customers
• Lead corrective action (8D) meetings with cross functional team to implement corrective actions for customer issues
• Review quality of parts
• Take action on concerns
• Train on quality issues
• IATF Internal Auditor

Specific Responsibilities of the Job

• Walk through and review operations and parts disposition on lines
• Track scrapped parts and enter in SAP
• Expert in all customer specific requirements
• Acts at IATF internal auditor
• Devise daily scrap report
• Troubleshoot quality issues and follow up with customers
• Conduct capability analysis upon customer request
• Develop and document work instructions
• Enter certification paperwork
• Manage corrective actions
• Conduct multidisciplinary team root cause investigation for internal problems and customer complaints
• Participate as a member of PFMEA and APQP groups
• Conduct MSA studies and SPC analysis
• Prepare PPAP documentation to be submitted to the customers
• Train others on PFMEA, MSA, SPC and PPAP
• Responsible for assigned supplier issues
• Initiate and follow up on corrective actions when supplier issues arise

Your profile

Qualifications

• Education/Credentials/Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • Six Sigma Certification is a plus
• Length of Experience
  • At least 2-3 years of hands on experience related to forging/machining processes, manufacturing, and quality
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Understanding of forging and machining processes
  • Knowledge of crankshaft quality measures and critical components
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Strong statistical knowledge
  • Customer relations ability
  • Data analysis ability
  • Root cause analysis ability
  • Ability to read machine blueprints
  • Excellent written and oral language ability
  • Ability to calculate tolerances, CPK, and metric conversions
  • Excellent reasoning and problem solving ability
  • Understanding of step by step procedures to develop work instructions
  • Understanding of quality systems
  • Organizational skills
  • Crankshaft knowledge is a plus
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Ability to cope with changes
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to lead others
  • Experience using Minitab or other statistical software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

This position pays from $80,000 to $100,000 per year.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
• 401K Match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
• Dental plan.
• Vision Plan.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
• 10 paid Holidays.
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

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