Quality Engineer

USF; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job promotional opportunities

Job summary

USF is seeking a Quality Engineer in Georgetown, TX to develop and maintain quality systems. Responsibilities include ongoing testing of parts, maintaining quality documentation, and serving as the main contact for customers' quality-related inquiries. Successful candidates will have experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and must be knowledgeable in various quality assurance methodologies. Benefits include medical, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other quality standards.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R and capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing testing of parts for quality assurance.
• Create and maintain quality documentation.
• Participate in product development meetings.
• Coordinate with customers on quality trends.
• Lead quality-related projects.

Skills

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

PPAP

APQP

SPC

MSA

FMEA

QOS

8-D problem-solving

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position: Quality Engineer

Location: Georgetown, TX

Job Id: 1917

# of Openings: 1

Summary

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and assist customers with any issues.

Essential Functions

• Ongoing testing of parts (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
• Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, and other related information.
• Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Participate in and initiate cross‑functional teams to solve problems and eliminate quality issues.
• Travel to support customers and resolve problems.
• Participate in product‑development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning, and process specifications related to product quality.
• Coordinate with customers regarding quality‑performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervisors when necessary.
• Develop and support all APQP documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc., and prepare and submit APQP documentation.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates.
• Develop visual standards and system criteria for use in manufacturing operations for new launches and maintain for serial‑life products.
• Follow all internal and OSHA‑required safety procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (e.g., quality manual, associates handbook, level II procedures).
• Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality.
• Maintain a layered process audit system.
• Create cell layouts and work instructions for new parts.
• Participate in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.).
• Develop and maintain the quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and/or participate in the implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Create all quality‑related instruction sheets.
• Participate on 8‑D and continuous‑improvement teams and provide problem‑solving consultation as needed.
• Prepare PPAP packages for submission to customers.
• Resolve customer issues for the assigned project.
• Lead and guide quality personnel in the use of quality methods.
• Serve as the direct contact for all assigned customers.
• Work with customers to resolve product quality issues.
• Report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Continue training as required.
• Understand customer‑specific requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor to maintain a safe, efficient, and quality‑conscious operation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8‑D problem‑solving experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R and capability studies.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds.
• Close and color vision required for part inspection, including lifting boxes for inspection and labeling.

Working Conditions

• Noise levels typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Varying temperatures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job promotional opportunities and more!

US Farathane provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, or status as a protected veteran.