Production Quality Engineer

thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted BILSTEIN products

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH seeks a Quality Assurance professional to oversee QA activities across processes, materials, and products. You will ensure adherence to IATF 16949, lead 8D/Six Sigma initiatives, and drive PPAP readiness for new products.

Requirements include a Engineering degree or equivalent, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, and strong SPC/GA tools knowledge. Strong cross‑shift communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or three plus years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of IATF and AIAG core tools requirements including customer requirements.
• Five years of experience in automotive component manufacturing, including experience with APQP, PSO, PPAP, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Experience in presenting technical and project information to team members, management and customers.
• Experience applying statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data and evaluating current process and process changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely by self and others.
• Adheres to and enforces requirements defined by IATF 16949.
• Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, and testing to assure the quality of assigned products and assembly lines.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Leads problem-solving process (8D, Six Sigma) for internal and customer issues.
• Leads initiatives to reduce failure costs (scrap, rework, warranty, etc).
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Stops the production line in case of a non-conformity.
• Organizes containment activities to protect the customer and assembly lines from defective products.
• Executes studies which support PPAP activities for new product validation.
• Actively contributes to the Shopfloor Management Process.
• Conducts process readiness audits and release of production after integrations and modification to assembly lines.
• Performs LPA process audits, addresses findings and implements corrective actions.
• Makes quantifiable, risked based decisions about validation of processes following downtime or maintenance events.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with other cross-function team members – Especially across multiple shifts.

Skills

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Quality control tools

MS Office

CMM handling

Hand gages / Test equipment

German language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

5+ years automotive component manufacturing experience

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Tools

CMM

Test stands

Gages & comparators

Job description

Plans and conducts activities related to the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

Your responsibilities

Plans and conducts activities related to the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely by self and others.
• Adheres to and enforces requirements defined by IATF 16949.
• Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, and testing to assure the quality of assigned products and assembly lines.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Leads problem-solving process (8D, Six Sigma) for internal and customer issues.
• Leads initiatives to reduce failure costs (scrap, rework, warranty, etc).
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Stops the production line in case of a non-conformity.
• Organizes containment activities to protect the customer and assembly lines from defective products.
• Executes studies which support PPAP activities for new product validation.
• Actively contributes to the Shopfloor Management Process.
• Conducts process readiness audits and release of production after integrations and modification to assembly lines.
• Performs LPA process audits, addresses findings and implements corrective actions.
• Makes quantifiable, risked based decisions about validation of processes following downtime or maintenance events.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with other cross-function team members – Especially across multiple shifts.

Target Compensation Range is $75,000 - 95,000/yr

Your profile

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or three plus years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of IATF and AIAG core tools requirements including customer requirements.
• Five years of experience in automotive component manufacturing, including experience with APQP, PSO, PPAP, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Experience in presenting technical and project information to team members, management and customers.
• Experience applying statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data and evaluating current process and process changes.

Computer and Technology Skills

Knowledge of MS Office, GD&T, Quality control tools, Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Additionally, an individual should have knowledge of the usage of test equipment like hand gages, comparator, plug gages, various test stands, basic CMM handling.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, business journals or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. German language speaking skills is an added plus.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as: probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.

Company

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC. For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.