Quality Engineer

Noveon Magnetics; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day

HSA with Employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with match

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Company Holidays

Job summary

Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, Texas, seeks a Quality Engineer to support process improvement, collect data, and perform SPC activities to ensure production quality and customer conformance.

The QE will analyze data, lead CAPA efforts, and assist with DOE and AIAG-based quality programs, reporting to the Quality Manager in a fast-growing magnetics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science-related field required.
• 2–3 years in manufacturing or 5 years in QE functions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9000 and TS16949 quality systems.
• Experience with 8D, 5Why, and DMAIC problem-solving methods.
• Lean Six Sigma training or project management training is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings and SD/I drawings; GD&T preferred.
• Solid SPC knowledge and familiarity with DOE and statistics (Minitab).
• Familiarity with AIAG tools and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Champion APQP activities and ensure PFMEA and PCP meet AIAG requirements.
• Analyze production data and report findings to the QM.
• Lead CAPA activities and follow up on customer complaints.
• Translate SPC data into productivity and CI plans for manufacturing.
• Ensure ongoing product quality and address issues as they arise.

Skills

APQP

CAPA

Problem solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Reports to: Quality Manager (QM)
Location: San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role

As a Quality Engineer (QE) you will, in general, support process improvement activities, reporting to the QEM. You will support data gathering, data analysis and statistical Process Control (SPC) activities and their coordination. It will also be part of your role to perform randomized quality control checks on parts and/or assemblies to ensure process stability of production and conformance to customer driven requirements. The QE may also be required to prepare test data, determine root cause, identify areas for quality and process improvement and support Design Of Experiment (DOE) activities.

To ensure success as a quality engineer, you should have a strong working knowledge of quality concepts, excellent visual awareness, and the ability to work with minimal oversight.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave(eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Championing APQP activities, including assuring our PFD, PFMEA, and PCP meet AIAG standards and specific customer requirements.
• Analyzing production floor data and reporting to the QM.
• Following up on corrective action reports, including customer complaints. Lead CAPA activities as needed.
• Monitoring and updating productivity metrics. Supporting manufacturing by translating SPC and other quality data into actionable productivity and CI plans.
• Ensuring ongoing product quality and reporting concerns as they arise.

We are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a science-related field. And has a minimum of 2-3 years in manufacturing or 5 years in QE functions.
• Possesses a working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO9000, TS16949.
• Has excellent problem-solving ability with experience in tools like 8D, 5Why, DMAIC.
• Possesses Lean Six Sigma training and/or project management training.
• Is able to read and interpret drawings and supplemental specifications. Experience with GD&T is preferred.
• Can display a working knowledge of SPC and inferential and descriptive statistics for manufacturing.
• Understands the statistical methods of DOE and has previous experience with Minitab is also a plus.
• Is familiar with AIAG tools.
• Has experience collecting/collating data and drafting reports.
• Holds previous experience in a high-volume serial production environment is desired.
• Is able to multitask and establish priorities.
• Brings a cooperative mindset that strengthens team performance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move up to 20lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.