Quality Engineer

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is a global infrastructure and manufacturing company seeking a Quality Engineer to audit and improve manufacturing and business processes. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to reduce non-conformities and support field and warranty root cause analysis.

Role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Industrial Technology, 5+ years in quality engineering, and knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF standards, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology is required.
• ASQ CQE certification is preferred.
• 5+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, heavy equipment preferred.
• Familiar with ISO/IATF/AS QMS standards and internal audits.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, dFMEA, pFMEA, MSA, SPC and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Audit, monitor, validate and improve manufacturing and business processes and performance.
• Review data and create reports to recommend product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to define inspection and data capture methods.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with Purchasing for supplier PPAP and non-conformance actions.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of the Business Management System (BMS) and ISO 9001:2015.

Skills

Quality engineering

PPAP

PFMEA

DFMEA

MSA

SPC

Root cause analysis

5 Why

8D

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

ASQ CQE certification preferred

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Quality Engineer will support and work collaboratively with internal personnel to audit, monitor, validate and improve manufacturing and business processes and performance. This role will also work with supplier non-conformance and assist with field and warranty root cause analysis and countermeasures.

• Review data and create reports to make recommendations of product and process improvement, reduce non-conformities and increase customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to define and develop inspection and data capture methods to verify product requirements to relevant specifications.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the Purchasing group for supplier PPAP and non-conformance to documented and verify corrective actions.
• Assist with implementation, audit and improvement of the Business Management System (BMS) process, procedures and documents throughout the business and the final product.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Administer the data collection of internal and supplier non-conformities and review field data for recommendations to eliminate systemic and repeat items affecting Cost of Poor Quality.
• Ensure internal and supplier root cause and corrective measures are properly documented, implemented and verified.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating products and production equipment.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, audit, and improvement of the Business Management System (BMS) for compliance to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Perform other quality responsibilities as necessary.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology is required. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a quality engineering in a manufacturing environment. Heavy equipment manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of ISO / IATF / AS QMS standards and experience internal auditing to the standards.
• Knowledge in GD&T, measurement practices and APQP tools such as PPAP, dFMEA, pFMEA, MSA, SPC, capability studies and control plans.
• Solid analytical problem-solver with knowledge of tools (5why, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (including SharePoint) and Data Analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).
• Able to work collaboratively to resolve issues and continually improve results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change with proven interpersonal, organization and time management skills.
• Communicates plans and updates effectively with all levels of management and peers.
• Proven track record of project management and effectively managing priorities.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: Less than 10% travel to other manufacturing sites as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.