Quality Engineer

Hanon Systems; Carey (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanon Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer in Ohio to lead customer, supplier and plant quality activities from APQP/PPAP launches to current production concerns. You will drive containment actions, root cause analysis and robust permanent corrective actions within the company’s 8D framework.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing quality, exposure to AIAG standards, PFMEA/Control Plans, MSA/Gauge R&R, and a strong customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AIAG quality standards (DFMEA, PFMEA, CP, PPAP).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Focus on meeting customer expectations and continuous improvement.
• Expertise with PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience with TS16949 / IATF standards.
• Understanding of GD&T and measurement system analysis.
• Proficient 8D problem solving.
• Experience with OEM quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance to the current Hanon Business and Quality Operating Systems.
• Monitors plant launch activities including APQP, run at rate, PPAP, and safe launch approvals.
• Coordinates containment actions, root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions per 8D.
• Manages supplier and in-plant quality issues to ensure conforming product for production.
• Monitors measurement outputs, calibration, MSA, Gauge R&R, DV/PV/IP, quality controls.
• Ensures customer expectations are met on a continuous, timely basis.
• Demonstrates strong responsiveness and quality mindset with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborates with other departments to support plant business.
• Proficient in customer portal and adheres to related schedules.
• Attends Hanon program meetings, Product Development calls and Customer calls.
• Maintains knowledge of customer requirements and interface points.
• Tracks activities in Global Quality Portal and related systems.
• Maintains an environmental, health and safe work environment per procedures.

Skills

AIAG quality standards

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Leadership

Customer focus

PFMEA & Control Plans

TS16949 / IATF

GD&T

8D problem solving

OEM experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of customer, supplier and plant quality including initial launch activities (APQP/PPAP) as well as current production concerns. The roles and responsibilities listed are not meant to be all inclusive.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports compliance to the current Hanon Business and Quality Operating Systems
• Monitors plant launch activities including but not limited to APQP, run at rate, PPAP documentation review/approval/submission, and safe launch approval focused on customer requirements
• Schedule, support and follow up at problem solving teams focused on customer issues which includes coordinating containment actions, determining root cause and define/implementing robust permanent corrective actions (ensure compliance to Hanon's 8D process)
• Manages supplier and in-plant quality issues to ensure that conforming product is available for production lines and ensures effective problem solving is implemented on identified quality problems
• Monitors status and processes associated with measurement result output, tool calibration program, measurement system analysis (Gauge R&R, stability, linearity and bias), parts testing (DV, PV, IP) and quality controls feedback from technicians
• Ensures customer expectations are met on a continuous timely basis
• Outstanding responsiveness and quality mindset
• Good collaboration skills with other departments to support plant business
• Proficient in customer portal and adheres to all related schedules
• Available on all Hanon program meetings and calls as well as Product Development calls and Customer calls
• Knowledge of customer requirements and interface points
• Tracking in Global Quality Portal as required
• Follow and maintain an environmental health and safe work environment conditions by complying with all Hanon Systems Integrated Management System procedures, standards, and regulations.

Years of Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing processes/ quality systems

Degree Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Knowledge of AIAG Quality standards (i.e. DFMEA, PFMEA, CP, PPAP etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical tools - six sigma greenbelt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A history of focusing on customer expectations/deliverables as well as continuous process improvement
• Possess expertise in manufacturing process/ quality systems and working with quality documentation, including PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience working with TS16949 / IATF
• Understanding of GD&T, Measurement System Analysis
• Good 8D skill to address issues
• Good attendance and availability at all times
• OEM Experience
• Supplier Quality Experience (Not required but desirable)

Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.