Quality Engineer

Hudson-Industries; Hudson (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for the 1st shift. The role focuses on enforcing quality procedures through SOPs, work instructions, and MOS/APQP processes to ensure smooth production.

You will mentor Quality Associates and Production staff while coordinating problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Primary responsibilities include managing control plans, FMEA, and inspection documentation; supporting new part introductions and prototype documentation; and

Qualifications

• Prefer four (4) year college degree in engineering or business related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a good understanding of advanced quality planning disciplines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and environment.
• Prefer four (4) years minimum experience in a quality position in the automotive industry.
• ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE, or CQA) preferred.
• Computer literate. Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Quality Manager in his absence on current production concerns.
• Conduct/facilitates problem solving and analysis on quality issues.
• Interface with plant, engineering, customer, supplier, and production personnel to enhance introduction of new parts into production.
• Write and update control plans, FMEA's, inspection check sheets, and reports.
• Coordinate prototype documentation, tagging, and shipment.
• Conduct new employee quality orientation as needed.
• Have authority to stop production operations when quality or safety issues arise.
• Assist with EMS auditing and other areas as directed.
• Perform other essential functions as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

High School / GED or better

Tools

GD&T

Gage R&R

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

1st shift position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality procedures as followed by instructing Quality Associates, Production Area Managers, and Production Associates of Hudson Industries' Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and coordinating problem solving and continuous improvement efforts per Midway Operating System (MOS) and Advance Quality Planning (APQP) process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Represents the Quality Manager in his absence on current production concerns.
2. Conduct/facilitates problem solving. Customer plant visits/8-D reports Supplier concern auditor SPC analysis
3. Interfaces with plant, engineering, customer, supplier, and production personnel to enhance introduction of new parts into production. Member of the Plant's APQP Core Team in planning for quality on new parts.
4. Handle and tracks sample submissions as needed, including writing and updating control plans, FMEA's, inspection check sheet, reports, etc.
5. Coordinates prototype documentation, tagging, and shipment.
6. Conducts new employee quality orientation as needed.
7. Has the authority to stop production operations, concerning plant quality or safety issues.
8. Treats all other team members with respect and dignity.
9. If assigned, assists with internal EMS auditing and multiple other areas as directed.
10. Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer four (4) year college degree in engineering or business related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a good understanding of advanced quality planning disciplines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and environment.
• Prefer four (4) years minimum experience in a quality position in the automotive industry.
• ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE, or CQA) preferred.
• Computer literate. Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication.

MAJOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee is required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, bend to the floor, exert 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Visual acuity for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts. Hearing ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normally works in an office environment. Occasionally, the employee is subject to: high noise levels from operating machines, & physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Microsoft Office

Novice

GD&T

Novice

Gage R&R

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School / GED or better.

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