Quality Engineer

Hyosung HICO LTD.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyosung HICO, Ltd. is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee QA system operations and inspections of power transformer products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

The role involves leading audits, data collection and analysis, instrument calibration, and coordination with engineering for process improvements and nonconformances. On-site Memphis, US, with opportunities to influence quality culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related technical field with 3+ years QA experience.
• Advanced knowledge of QA procedures and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with inspection tools, instruments and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits, inspections/tests and supplier audits per QA program; issue NCR/CAR for non-conformities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve QA and product quality.
• Ensure assembly and inspection data are collected, archived and reported to customers as required.
• Coordinate evaluation, calibration and use of inspection equipment and instruments.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

The Quality Engineer will perform Quality system operation and inspections of power transformers for ensuring Power Transformer products and services meet the requirements of industry standards, customer and company specifications while maintaining highest quality and complete customer satisfaction.

Summary

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

• Conduct the internal audit, inspection/test and supplier audit process according to the QA program. If necessary, issue NCR/CAR on non-conformities.
• Support ongoing process improvement activities. Assess quality trends, employ root cause analysis and implement appropriate corrective action to improve overall effectiveness of the QA program and final product.
• Ensure that assembly and inspection/test data is properly collected, reviewed, archived and submitted to customers as required.
• Plan and administer environmental, operational, or performance inspection/test on products & system.
• Coordinate and direct engineering activities concerned with the development, procurement and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required for inspection/test.
• Review customer specification and implement appropriate inspection/testing to meet the customers’ requirements utilizing applicable quality assurance and manufacturing department procedures.
• Analyze and interpret, drawings, manuals or other information required to determine specifications, inspections procedures, testing requirements and certification methods.
• Confer with engineering, and technical personnel to resolve manufacturing and testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, manufacturing defects, supplier related nonconformances, and incomplete test data
• Provide leadership, direction and technical support to quality inspectors to operate labs for calibration, chemical analysis and inspection/testing, and support and assist the Quality Manager as required.
• Promote a culture of process control and quality excellence by providing effective leadership for problem solving, failure investigations, and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the (Department/Division) Department by effective dealings with customers and other internal departments.
• Lead and provide guidance to the organization in the implementation and maintaining of compliance to the ISO 9001 program
• Know Hyosung Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and their impact in the workplace.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform test equipment and tool inspections and calibration as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of ongoing business activities which include but are not limited to: the ISO-9001 program, daily and routine manufacturing and QC inspection issues, and lean manufacturing initiatives, internal audits, customer and supplier visits or field assessments, testing issues or general QA/QC procedural matters.
• Assist with on-the-job training

Requirements

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree with a minimum 3 years of experience in quality assurance or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Department procedures.
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate with employees, customers and vendors.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Developed verbal and written communications skills.
• Broad knowledge of and experience in using inspection tools, instruments and equipment.
• Developed computer skills for entering and retrieving data
• Broad knowledge of ISO 9001 standard and quality requirements

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE

• Ability to use office equipment and tools, such as: PC, photocopier, fax machine, test equipment, quality instruments, digital camera, etc.
• Able to travel domestic and international to conduct source inspections and audits as required.
• Ability to communicate with others to complete work assignments.
• Ability to analyze data and develop accompanying reports.

Hyosung HICO, Ltd., is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Hyosung HICO, Ltd., not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.