Quality Control Engineer II

Top Echelon LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Columbus, OH seeks a Quality Control Engineer II to investigate, analyze and resolve production quality issues, lead cross-functional continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to standards.

You will perform audits, use basic quality tools, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced automotive supplier environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3–6 years of manufacturing experience or similar.
• Experience in quality functions within automotive supplier industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze and resolve production/NEW model quality problems.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement activities.
• Act as liaison between internal/external groups on quality issues.

Skills

Quality control

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

PQCT

GD&T

Job description

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER II

PAY: $75,000 - $85,000

VISA SPONSORSHIP: NO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO

REMOTE: NO

Are you a self-motivated challenge seeker with a pro-active mentality? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so, our client is offering a great opportunity for a very rewarding career as a Quality Control Engineer II!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Our client is a full-service, tier one supplier to automotive, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Their Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments.

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

• Demonstrating solid organization skills
• Being attentive to every detail
• Exercising critical thinking
• Solving problems
• Working well independently and with a team

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Investigate, analyze and resolve Production and/or New Model Development quality problems by conducting product audits, analyzing defect trends and leading cross-functional continuous improvement activities in a timely manner.

• Investigate internal quality issues on production quality, processes and equipment using basic quality information gathering techniques and statistical techniques.
• Act as a communication liaison between internal and external groups regarding any and all quality issues, thus maintaining Stanley Electric’s production values while adhering to company customer quality standards.
• Establish, maintain, and track quality standards to ensure consistency, while maintaining quality production.
• Prepare PQCT’s using FMEA and GPAC-V to assure that all potential failure modes are properly addressed in the documents.
• Participate in process audits to address any specific issues such as production mold modifications and changes, deviation from quality standards, or for timely audits of the respective quality system.
• Address customer and internal product concerns by documenting and communicating problem tracking activities as well as monthly performance reports to track the performance of the respective production area.
• Analyze monthly performance reports and process data to identify areas of improvement and develop the necessary improvement plans.
• Coordinate with the appropriate department to confirm packaging trials to ensure that packaging meets quality standards.
• Train and mentor new engineers in hands-on environment
• Address other issues and/or assume other responsibilities as opportunities arise.

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3-6 years, Engineer III 4-7 years of Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the quality functions within automotive supplier industry preferably with Japanese automakers and experience in JIT manufacturing environment is preferred
• Working knowledge of quality tools including FMEA, PQCT, capability studies and GD&T
• Plastic Injection molding process and process improvement experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9000 and AIAG standards

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 40lbs
• General Office Environment (4) hours per day
• Manufacturing Environment (4) hour per day
• Occasional overnight travel may be required to perform essential functions at remote locations or receive training.
• Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet customer deadlines and requirements.

HAZARDS:

While performing the job the position is frequently exposed to:

• Chemicals, noise and heat
• Moving or mechanical parts
• Moderate noise levels with specific areas required to wear hearing protection.