Quality Engineer

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Angola (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support plant-wide quality improvements, manage PPAP processes, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with statistical tools. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of production processes, machines, tools, incl. design and uses.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer issues and ensure testing requirements are met.
• Oversee PPAP process with suppliers.
• Ensure production meets quality specifications.
• Maintain calibration records and equipment.
• Provide on-site support to customers/suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype builds and documentation.

Skills

Quality mindset

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication (verbal/written)

Teamwork

Planning and organizing

Mathematical reasoning

Auditing and process control

Customer focus

Documentation

Decision making

Leadership

ISO/IATF knowledge

Education

Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News". A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Quality Engineer supports and promotes plant wide quality improvement efforts. Lead and maintain PPAP Process and supporting functions. Evaluate and develop improvement techniques for quality and reliability. Maintain and report on the quality management systems using Process Audits (Layered, Flex-N-Gate, Customer required, Control plan audits). Works with employees, suppliers and customers to produce quality products that meet or exceed the customer and plant's requirements. Coordinates Corrective Action and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding

Job Duties

• Handle customer issues. Review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them.
• Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met and oversee PPAP process.
• Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
• Support upkeep of the calibration system. Maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time.
• Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype builds (document according to prototype checklist inspection process).
• Collect SPC data and report monthly; and work with manufacturing on process improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Define and implement “Customers indicators” to monitor the satisfaction level of the customer and reporting back to management.
• Makes decisions with regard to disposition of non-conforming material and that proper containment and follow up is done.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.

Requirements

• Preferred Certified Quality Engineer Certificate
• Preferred 3-5 years’ of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma
• Knowledge of production process, machines, tools, including design and uses.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Engineering specifications and understanding

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."

"Lots of growth opportunity."

"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

Not just a job - a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.