Quality Engineer

Hendrickson; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending account

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Lebanon, KY, seeks a Quality Engineer to lead process improvement and assure IATF16949 compliance across manufacturing and design activities. You will apply Quality Core Tools, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and problem-solving methods to reduce scrap and support new product launches.

You will participate in APQP meetings, supplier development, internal audits, and the maintenance of quality systems, collaborating with plant engineers and MSA personnel to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ASQ Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 and internal auditing preferred.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop Quality Systems, standards, and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Evaluate and approve fixtures, tooling processes and production equipment as meeting customer requirements.
• Supplier Development/Containment/Corrective Actions
• Serve as Quality representative in APQP product launches.
• Submit and Review Supplier/Customer PPAP submissions.
• Support IATF16949 certification process.
• Serve as Internal Quality Auditor
• Utilize Statistical Tools for problem solving and scrap reduction.
• Customer Liaison as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)

Tools

Quality Core Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

IATF16949

MSA

Job description

Job Description Position Purpose:

Utilize Quality tools in a team atmosphere to support plant objectives, launch new products, drive continuous improvement in existing product and reduce scrap. The Quality Engineer participates in corporate APQP meetings, Supplier Selection, and development; works with internal Measure Systems Analysis (MSA) personnel and Plant Engineers. The Quality Engineer Investigates problems to root cause and develops appropriate corrective actions. The Quality Engineer will provide leadership along with the Quality Manager in maintaining IATF16949 certification.

Essential Functions:

• Develop Quality Systems, standards, and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Evaluate and approve fixtures, tooling processes and production equipment as being capable of meeting customer requirements.
• Supplier Development/Containment/Corrective Actions
• Serve as Quality representative in APQP product launches.
• Submit and Review Supplier/Customer PPAP submissions.
• Supports/Participates in IATF16949 certification process.
• Serves as Internal Quality Auditor
• Utilize Statistical Tools for problem solving continuous improvement and scrap reduction.
• Customer Liaison as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Working knowledge of IATF16949, Internal auditing experience preferred.
• Quality Core Tools, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, GT&D, etc.
• Experience with Problem Solving Tools, Ishikawa, 5 Why, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years-experience implementing quality systems in a manufacturing and design environment.
• Experience with processes (cutting, forming, welding, machining, painting, and assembly), products and/or industry highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others via written or verbal method.
• Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to train others in Quality principals and tool use.
• Implementation of time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities is needed.
• Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation.
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.