Quality Assurance Engineer

Yamamoto Fine Blanking Engineering; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to oversee continuous improvement in quality measures and manage quality assurance functions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in industrial or automotive engineering, along with 4 years of experience in manufacturing. Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2009 is essential. This role involves building relationships, executing quality plans, and leading a team of quality engineers. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional experience in auto/industrial manufacturing or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2009.

Responsibilities

• Address problem areas and oversee corrective action programs.
• Execute MSA, control plans, part inspection, and capability studies.
• Develop key customer relationships in the supplier quality area.

Skills

Advanced statistical concepts

Designs of experiments

ISO/TS 16949 knowledge

Problem-solving methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or automotive engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Address problem areas and oversee corrective action programs, establish and review annual quality improvement plans as well as plant operational plans and perform continuous improvement in quality key measure performance and objectives.
• Execute MSA, control plans, part inspection, capability studies and customer PPAP on time and to the appropriate level of detail.
• Develop key customer relationships in the supplier quality area for successful execution of product launches.
• Build internal relationships to remove roadblocks and resolve issues for successful product launches.
• Develop QA resource budgets and staffing needs, participate in the interview process and add resources as required.
• Prepare individual development plans and conduct performance reviews for each QA.
• Actively participate in program reviews and phase exit reviews.
• Prepare monthly assessments of all QE deliverables for the programs within the area of responsibility.
• Perform advanced quality planning including quality planning and control plan standards, FMEA, PPAPS, dimensional layouts, gauge/fixture design, and performance/material testing.
• Apply advanced statistical concepts, designs of experiments, and problem solving methodology.
• Lead quality functions within the area of responsibility, providing direct leadership to quality engineers and a large area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree, or its foreign degree equivalent, in industrial or automotive engineering and 4 years professional experience in auto/industrial manufacturing or related.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2009.

Send resume to Human Resources, Yamamoto FB Engineering, 7331 Global Drive, Louisville, KY 40258, or [e-mail].