Quality Assurance Engineer

Howard Industries; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Retirement

Education Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading electrical manufacturer in Laurel, Mississippi is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to improve product quality through tracking and data analysis. Responsibilities include conducting investigations for quality improvements and working with design engineers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and has strong communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, fast learner, self-starter.
• Quality certifications a plus (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma).
• Experience or knowledge of transformers or electrical products a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects specifically related to improving product quality.
• Track effectiveness of projects with data analysis tools.
• Conduct root cause investigations and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Statistical analysis skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE or ME)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Howard Industries, Inc. is the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over 10 million overhead, single-phase and three-phase pad mounted, and network transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. As Mississippi's largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, the company employs over 5,000 team members, generates over $1 billion in revenue, and consists of 3 main corporate divisions: Howard Power Solutions, Howard Transportation, and Howard Technology Solutions.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer works with the Quality Assurance Manager and other personnel to track and improve product quality.

• Work on projects specifically related to improving product quality
• Track effectiveness of projects with data analysis tools
• Conduct root cause investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions
• Collect cost/benefit data to justify projects and present to management
• Investigate application of new technologies to improve quality
• Maintain and improve quality databases and reporting systems
• Lead quality improvement teams of employees from all departments
• Work with design engineers to implement changes which improve quality
• Communicate with customers to resolve complaints
• Coordinate with customers to resolve complaintsVisit customer's locations to discuss product quality

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE or ME) from an accredited university
• Willing to work 45-hour work week
• Willing to travel occasionally (<10%)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic, fast learner, self-starter, problem solver
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Statistical analysis skills and knowledge of quality systems is a plus
• Quality certifications a plus (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, etc.)
• Experience or knowledge of transformers or electrical products a plus

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing