Quality Engineer

Logisnext Americas Inc; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401k with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Logisnext Americas Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead production and supplier quality initiatives, reduce warranty costs, and improve factory defects.

You will partner with Warranty, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve issues quickly and drive continuous quality improvements across the supply chain. Responsibilities include maintaining a Supplier Quality Management system, coordinating PPAP activities, supporting MRB to minimize scrap, and guiding corrective actions with

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and specifications.
• Must be technically knowledgeable and capable of understanding engineering and quality concepts.
• Basic knowledge of auditing, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies such as ISO9001, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Warranty, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier and other teams to resolve production/field issues in a timely manner to reduce top20 warranty claims and improve factory defects per unit.
• Maintain a Supplier Quality Management system to support company initiatives and requirements; manage technical/quality relationships with suppliers.
• Represent Logisnext as the primary contact for supplier product and process quality issues.
• Demonstrate leadership by facilitating cross-functional initiatives involving Supplier Management, Production Procurement, Design, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.
• Investigate supplier related defects on production lines and initiate follow-up on corrective actions to ensure complete root cause analysis and effective actions.
• Support PPAP requirements and MRB to reduce scrap and supplier defects impacting production.

Skills

MS Office

Root cause analysis

Quality concepts

Prints interpretation

Auditing basics

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us:Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.About the role:Responsible for leading quality activities to improve production and supplier quality standards, while reducing warranty costs, claims, early failures, and factory defects. Provide a positive customer experience through building strong relationships through timely problem resolution. Implement and monitor supplier programs and activities designed to approve, maintain, and improve supplier performance.What you will do:Collaborate with Warranty, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier and other teams to ensure production/field issues are resolved in a timely manner for reducing top20 warranty claims and improving factory defect per unitMaintain a Supplier Quality Management system that fully supports company initiatives and requirements. Responsible for managing the technical and quality relationship with the suppliers resulting in a reliable material supply, continuous performance improvement, and long-term partnerships. Represent Logisnext as the primary contact point regarding supplier product and process quality issuesDemonstrates leadership by providing technical expertise and facilitating support of cross functional initiatives involving Supplier Management, Production Procurement, Design, Manufacturing and Quality EngineeringInvestigate supplier related defects on production lines. Initiate and follow-up on supplier corrective actions to ensure complete and effective root case analysis and corrective action implementationProduction Part Approval (PPAP) requirements & administrationSupport Material Review Board (MRB) to reduce scrap and supplier defects impacting productionAlways acts in a professional and courteous manner, representing Logisnext’ s highest standards of business conduct; exhibits a positive attitude, sharing information with co-workers as appropriate and works to promote a cooperative, productive teamwork environmentDuties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.When & Where:Office & Manufacturing environment.May include 10%-30% travel for supplier or dealer visitsStandard business hoursWhat you need to have:BS/BA in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related technical field0-2 years of experienceProficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and specificationsMust be technically knowledgeable and capable of understanding engineering and quality concepts.Basic knowledge of auditing, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies such as ISO9001, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Six SigmaAbility to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, both internally and with the supply base.Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated effectiveness in employee development and team leadershipWhat would be nice to have:Certified ISO Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor preferredProficient use of monitoring and measurement equipment used to provide evidence of product conformityKnowledge of problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, Kaizen or other focused improvement approach preferred.What we offer:Medical, dental, and vision benefitsPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid HolidaysProfit Sharing OpportunitiesFlexible Spending and HSA Accounts401k with automatic company contribution and company matchShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife, Dependent Life, and AD&D InsurancePaid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsOn-site fitness center (Houston & Marengo)On-the-job training and developmentThe salary for this position ranges from $60,500 to $85,000 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAgency Disclaimer:Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.