Quality Engineer

White; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

White in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product quality and process improvement initiatives. You will lead and participate in problem solving, apply core quality tools, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role involves FPY, COPQ, PPM metrics, conducting process audits, Gage R&R, MSA, 8D, 5-Why, A3 root-cause actions, and supplier quality collaboration to deliver cost-saving improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, process mapping, and work instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvements using FPY, COPQ, and PPM metrics.
• Support Operations and Engineering to achieve quality goals.
• Contain non-conforming parts and finished products as required.
• Perform Gage R&R and MSA.
• Investigate problems with root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, A3).
• Conduct process audits and statistical analysis for trends.

Skills

analytical thinking

problem solving

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Maps

Work Instructions

Reading drawings

engineering communication

ISO 9001/IATF 16949

strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

SAP

CMM programming (Basic)

Job description

Description

We empower employees to create a better future by upholding safety standards, solving complex problems, continuous improvement, and fostering inclusivity. Every part and every voice matters.

Job Description

A Quality Engineer will provide support by following the Core Values:

• Every Part Matters
• Be Brave Enough to Try
• Move Toward a Solution
• Go The Extra Mile

Aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be responsible for assuring the goals and objectives are met via leading and or participation in process improvement activities, problem solving both Safety and Quality related opportunities), identifying cost-saving opportunities. Be a safety ambassador each day; lead by example by following the safety rules.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvements using KPI’s: First pass Yield (FPY), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Control of Non-Conforming Parts, Part Per Million for Customer Complaints (PPM)
• Work as an active team member supporting quality goals and objectives. Provide support to Operations and Engineering as needed.
• Contain non-conforming parts and finished product as required
• Perform Gage R&R and MSA
• Problem investigation; root cause and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, A3)
• Conduct Process Audits
• Statistical analysis: Capability studies, review data for trends and provide constructive feedback
• Build inspection plans for new parts
• Participation in waiver, MRB, and PPAP meetings
• Work with SQE on supplier related issues
• Create ISIRs

Requirements

Required Skill Sets

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill set
• Proficiency in Quality Core Tools: PFMEA, Contral Plans, Process Maps, Work Instructions
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949 QMS standards
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Reading technical drawings and technical documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Desired Skill Sets

• Experience within manufacturing and/or automotive environment
• Leadership, team management skills, time management
• Problem solving skills: 8D, 5 why, A3,
• Minitab
• Continual Improvement: 6 Sigma
• SAP
• CMM programming (Basic)
• GD&T