Quality Assurance Engineer I

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Paid time off and 12 holidays annually

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I to plan, direct and support activities to assess and provide root cause analyses and corrective action implementation for CPSD quality problems.

The role will maintain and improve the QA/QC program and implement preventive actions to reduce quality problems. You will interact with Engineering, Sales, Operations and Service, travel to customer and supplier locations, and assist in ISO-9001 efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Management or related technical area.
• 0 to 2 years’ experience in quality control in manufacturing or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of quality control, engineering, production, lean manufacturing, ISO 9001 and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QA/QC program as defined in the Quality Policy Manual.
• Investigate quality problems by reviewing trends; track root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities and evaluate QA prior to supplier approval.
• Lead internal audits and assist with ISO-9001 efforts.
• Travel to customer or supplier locations as needed to analyze and remedy quality problems.

Skills

Quality control basics

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I to plan, direct and support activities to assess and provide root cause analyses and corrective action implementation for Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD) quality problems.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and improve the QA/QC program as defined in the Company's Quality Policy Manual.
• Implement preventive actions to reduce and/or prevent quality problems.
• Investigate quality problems by reviewing quality trends, tracking the root cause(s) of the problem(s), coordinating corrective actions and implanting appropriate adjustments. Resolve inquires to satisfaction in a professional, timely manner, responding verbally and/or in writing.
• Communicate with new suppliers (materials services) to familiarize them with MEPPI Quality Assurance procedures; valuate supplier quality and ability of quality assurance prior to the supplier being approved.
• Interact with various levels of employees in Engineering, Sales, Operations and Service Departments to prevent and/or remedy quality problems.
• Travel to customer and/or supplier locations to analyze and remedy quality problems, often traveling on short notice.
• Coordinate customer and supplier visits. Prepare documents to support customer and 3rd party audits.
• Contact suppliers to discuss material specifications, service requirements, needs, and quality problems caused by material and/or subcomponents.
• Develop and implement any required quality control policies, procedures, specifications, forms, checklists, reports, etc., for services, incoming material, and factory assembly, testing and shipping.
• Approve test reports and inspection reports as required.
• Develop procedures and implement program for calibration/certification of tools, test devices, etc.
• Review suppliers' quality assurance programs and assist them to meet MEPPI requirements.
• Coordinate the resolution of material or service deficiencies and the disposition on non-conforming reports (MRRs).
• Assist in Company's ISO-9001 efforts. Lead internal audits.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable government standards, quality codes, industry standards and Mitsubishi specifications.

*The description above represents the most significant and essential duties of the job but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Management or other related technical area plus 0 to 2 years’ experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of quality control, engineering, production, lean manufacturing, ISO 9001 and statistical methods and techniques.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills
• Developed computer skills with an emphasis on MS products.

What’s in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is n ot accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. e mployee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc . No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.