Quality Engineer

Jobot; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation and benefits

Amazing team and work environment

Great career growth potential

Job summary

A leading automotive plastics manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage quality functions on the production floor, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves performing inspections and collaborating with engineering personnel to maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of quality management experience and be familiar with IATF and ISO standards. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a background in engineering.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in Quality management.
• Familiarity with automotive regulations like IATF 16949.
• Proficient in using statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality functions including inspection and containment.
• Assist in various engineering requests related to quality.
• Provide statistical summaries and reports on quality metrics.

Skills

2+ years prior experience in Quality

Familiar with IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 standards

Proficient in math disciplines to solve equations used in applied statistics

Ability to interpret data, charts, and graphs

Proficient in computer software packages, databases, spreadsheets and word processing

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent

Job description

Job details

Overview

Quality Engineer needed for an exciting growth opportunity with a leading automotive plastics manufacturer. Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year.

We are a global leader in plastic fasteners since 1967, thriving on innovation and efficiency, serving automotive, electronics, and home appliance industries. We focus on research, design, and manufacturing excellence, delivering custom injection molded components that set industry standards. Our team values growth, a supportive environment, and recognition as a leader in plastic automotive components.

Why join us?

• Strong compensation and benefits
• Amazing team, work environment, and company culture
• Great vertical mobility and career growth potential

Job Details

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day Containments, Inspection Sort gate, Rework, Parts Incoming Inspection on the production floor, quality functions, and assisting Quality/Process/Manufacturing/ Engineer personnel with requests or concerns. Ensure quality is maintained in all factors. Cross-train with different skills. Perform Essentials Level II when needed.

Skills/Experience

• 2+ years prior experience in Quality
• Familiar with IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 standards
• Proficient in math disciplines to solve equations used in applied statistics
• Ability to interpret data, charts, and graphs
• Proficient in computer software packages, databases, spreadsheets and word processing
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience in an automotive setting
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent

Essential Functions

• Report variation to provide feedback to Associates, Team Leaders, Unit Managers, and Manufacturing Engineers to determine root causes and improve process performance
• Report internal non-conformances on a daily and monthly basis
• Provide the Unit with the statistical summary of the lot to be included with each shipment
• Additional reports as required
• Typically will have internal customers only (as opposed to dealing with external customers)
• Other related tasks as assigned
• Ability to train operators on part inspection
• Tracking or Conforming Material Certification compliance
• Perform Dock Audits of Ongoing products
• Measure samples
• Label/Repack containers
• Process High and low lot samples
• Ability to understand Q-Pulse
• Ability to understand the Shipping Status Report
• Process Scrap Transactions
• Support RMAs
• Support Misc Receipts
• Process RTVs
• Back up the Team Leader if not present

Equal Opportunity

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