Quality Engineer

Trojan Battery Company; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Attica, IN, is hiring a Quality Engineer to coordinate and implement product and component quality plans using basic 6 Sigma tools such as RCCA, FMEA, and process mapping. The role emphasizes reducing process variation and ensuring conformance with quality systems.

You will conduct quality audits, drive continuous improvement, support supplier quality, and develop training programs.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical or science discipline, with at least 5 years related experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Minitab; knowledge of Lean principles.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000/QS 9000 or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement product and component quality plans using basic 6 Sigma tools.
• Conduct quality audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead RCCA and corrective actions, trend analysis, and monthly reports.
• Support supplier quality for purchased parts.
• Develop and deliver quality training programs.
• Ensure compliance with quality system standards and procedures.
• Assist in development and validation of manufacturing equipment and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in technical or science discipline

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

## Quality EngineerApplylocations: Attica, IN, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R9784It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***Position Overview** The Quality Engineer coordinates and implements effective processes, product, and component control plans. Utilizing basic 6 Sigma tools such as: Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other basic statistical techniques to analyze, understand, and reduce process variation. **Areas of Focus** The Quality Engineer is responsible for development and implementation of product and process quality plans based on sound quality 6 Sigma principals, including control plans, procedures, inspection plans, and other quality documentation. **Responsibilities** • Use total quality management (TQM) tools and approaches to other company departments for analytical and reporting processes within respective department. • Conduct quality audits to ensure continuous control over materials/products/processes, as well as conformance to business processes affecting quality. • Drive, lead, and mentor process improvement activities, along with participation on teams. • Customer Complaint Process; Trend analysis, Monthly Reports, corrective actions • Responsible for the supplier quality performance for all purchased parts for company production use. • Develop and conduct required quality training programs to key personnel. • Implement and follow quality system standards, policies, and procedures. • Support engineering efforts of analytical laboratory equipment and assist in the development and validation of manufacturing equipment, and processes. • Drive process improvement and developing problem solving plans thru 6 Sigma principals • Development and review of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans • Development and implementation of sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processes **Basic Qualifications** • Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline and/or a science discipline and/or minimum of 5 years related experience • Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results • Highly motivated self-starter • Must be outgoing in personality with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues and senior management personnel • Must be able to work with minimum supervision • High standard of business and personal ethics • Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications; MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent, and Minitab • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential • General understanding of Lean Principals • General understanding with Cost of Quality (COQ) principals (Scrap/rework/repair) • Basic 6 Sigma Skills • General understanding of Management Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, etc.) **Preferred Qualifications** • Sampling Schemes • Battery Technology • Bilingual in Spanish • Certified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE) • 6 Sigma Green Belt Certified*if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*