Quality Engineer

Multitech Industries Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Multitech Industries Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive the quality performance of the business unit, aligning with customer and quality system requirements.

You will lead corrective actions, APQP/PPAP activities, and QMS tasks, coordinating with the plant manager and quality team to reduce scrap and defects while improving overall cost of quality.

Engineering or technical degree preferred with 2+ years in automotive QA; familiarity with AIAG Core Tools and lean methods is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Technical post-secondary education required.
• BS Engineering/Technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Automotive Industry required.
• Automotive (AIAG) Core Tools – PPAP/APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA
• Strategic problem solving methodology
• General understanding of metal working processes
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality output – track, report, and drive improvement for scrap, defects, and quality costs.
• Lead weekly quality meetings with plant manager and others to discuss performance and corrective actions.
• Serve as customer/supplier liaison for problem resolution and technical support.
• Lead the Corrective Action Process, containment, root-cause analysis, and countermeasures.
• Participate in Quality Management System tasks and APQP/PPAP activities.
• Maintain revision-controlled quality documentation: control plans, PFMEA, process flow, inspection forms, procedures.
• Calibration of measurement devices; perform MSA studies where applicable.
• Disposition of non-conforming material and MRB; maintain logs.
• Maintain real-time logs and report weekly/monthly.
• Lead the sorting area; schedule throughput and allocate personnel.
• Assist with part setup on programmable metrology such as vision systems or CMM.

Skills

Quality mindset

Strategic problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

BS Engineering/Technical degree

Tools

PPAP/APQP

MSA

SPC

FMEA

CMM

Vision systems

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the overall quality performance of the business unit; defined by internal and external metrics, and compliance with customer and quality system requirements. This position reports to the Business Unit Manager with a dotted line to the Quality Manager/Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall responsibility for Quality output – tracking, reporting on, and initiating improvement actions for scrap, defective PPM, and overall cost of poor quality.
• Leads weekly quality meetings with plant manager and other personnel to discuss quality performance, quality issues and corrective action implementation.
• Serve as customer/supplier liaison for facilitating problem resolution, technical support.
• Leads the Corrective Action Process, including containment and rapid response support, through root cause and implementation of countermeasures. Produces the completed corrective action report in company or customer format / portal.
• Participates in and performs Quality function tasks within the Quality Management System;
• APQP / PPAP activities, including preparing of PPAP data, reports.
• Maintains revision-controlled quality documentation; control plans, PFMEA, process flow, inspection forms, work instructions, procedures, and other relevant documentation
• Calibration of measurement devices, MSA studies where applicable
• Non-conforming material and MRB disposition, Maintains Quality Hold Cage logs
• Maintains relevant company logs in real-time, reports out weekly/monthly
• Leads the sorting area; schedules & tracks throughputs, and allocates personnel where necessary
• Assists with part set up on the programmable metrology such as vision systems or CMM

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Engineering/Technical post-secondary education required. BS Engineering/Technical degree is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Automotive Industry required.

• Automotive (AIAG) Core Tools – PPAP/APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA
• Strategic problem solving methodology
• General understanding of metal working processes
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Techniques

RECOMMENDED ATTRIBUTES

Must be detail oriented and technically inclined. Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must pass physical exam by a physician of our choice. Verbal written and visual activities required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to normal conditions encountered while driving a motor vehicle in city, suburban, and rural areas. Normal air conditioned office environment. Exposure to Fork truck exhaust, metal manufacturing, and cleaning compounds/agents in the shop.