Quality Engineer

JTEKT Column Systems NA; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Premiums and Company Paid Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation time, plus 12 company paid holidays

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a motivated Quality Engineer to develop and implement quality procedures, ensure compliance with automotive standards, and support cross-functional teams. The role involves participating in APQP activities, providing customer support, and assisting in quality audits. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least 2 years of automotive experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automotive experience.
• Familiar with TS/IATF System requirements.
• Experience in blueprint reading and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of Quality Procedures.
• Participate in coordination of APQP activities.
• Supervise and perform part L/O activities as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CQE or CQA or 4-year degree (or willingness to obtain within one year)

Tools

CMM

Gage calibration

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

Company

JTEKT Column Systems North America

Job Type

Full-Time

About Us

JTEKT Column Systems North America is a dynamic and innovative Tier 1 automotive supplier, heavy truck, off-road/utility and manufacturer of steering columns and related systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to join our team.

The Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Virtual Medical Services
• Bonuses and Company Paid Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + company match
• Company paid life insurance and STD
• Vacation time, plus 12 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus more!

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Quality Manager.

Purpose

• Assist in the development and implementation of Quality Procedures in compliance with the TS/IATF Quality System Standard;
• Interpretation of established Customer and internal product quality standards;
• Participate in and/or coordinate APQP activities.
• Ensure implementation of necessary procedures and work instructions to meet requirements of Quality System. Affect processes when needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

APQP

• Participate in and/or coordinate internal APQP activities, including development of schedules and status reports;
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Purchasing to provide all documents and tests per JCSNA and Customer requirements;
• Coordinate check fixture and gage development;
• Provide customer support as needed.

PPAP

• Coordinate PPAP Submissions for assigned programs per JCSNA and Customer requirements and maintain status reports;
• Maintain PPAP Submission manuals for assigned programs;
• Alert management of any schedule concerns;
• Assure the PPAP Approvals, or Interim Approvals, are communicated per applicable procedures to all affected departments.

Metrology

• Development of gage control and calibration system per applicable procedures;
• Supervise and/or perform part L/O activities as assigned, including setting priorities, problem resolution, and issuance of monthly activity report;
• CMM Programming as assigned;
• Ensure that problems are communicated to appropriate departments and corrective actions are taken and documented.

Material Review

• Participate in MRB meetings as assigned per JCSNA procedures.

Supplier Quality

• Supervise Receiving Inspection and all associated activities per JCSNA procedures as assigned;
• Monitor and follow up Supplier corrective actions;
• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities per applicable JCSNA procedures.

SPC Program

• Assist in development and implementation of applicable procedures to meet JCSNA policies and Customer requirements, including training, problem solving, and review meetings;
• Ensure Control Plan requirements are met;
• Provide support to Manufacturing in regards to root cause analysis and problem solving.

Corrective Action System

• Assist in coordination of JCSNA Corrective Action System (CAS);
• Maintain Customer C/A per applicable requirements (i.e., GM’s PR/R system);
• Participate in and/or coordinate C/A activities as assigned.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide quality support as needed to assigned areas;
• Communicate internal and external quality concerns to applicable departments;
• Conduct training for Plant associates in regards to applicable quality procedures and instructions, inspection methods and measurement, and reaction plans per applicable schedules;
• Development and maintenance of inspection instructions per Control Plan requirements and applicable JCSNA procedures.

Customer Support

• Field Customer calls for assigned areas, issue RA’s as needed, and ensure follow-up;
• Issue CAR’s for customer concerns.

General

• Process potential and capability studies as needed;
• Monthly activity reports;

Requirements

MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness.
• Performance in areas of responsibility (including internal audit performance).
• Problem solving accomplishments.
• Effectiveness of customer support.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional environment, as well as a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This role also is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CQE, CQA, or 4 year degree (or willingness to obtain within one year).
• Minimum 2 Years Automotive Experience.
• Familiar with TS/IATF System requirements.
• Experienced in problem solving and reporting (i.e., 8-D, PR/R, QR, etc.).
• Computer literate.

Based On Specific Job Requirements

• Experience in blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience in Internal or External System Auditing
• Metrology (CMM, gage calibration, measuring systems, etc.)
• Experience in advanced quality planning
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualities

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Team player.
• Self-motivated.
• Willing to travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

8.1 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

8.2 This position requires the incumbent to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally and regularly requires walking, sitting, talking, and using hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift, unassisted, up to 32 pounds. The employee will be required to use a computer for extended periods of time and talk on the phone. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position requires extended hours and possible weekend work.

TRAVEL

Local travel to various worksites is required.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities and activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.