Quality Engineer

Hoffer Plastics Corporation; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement match (50% up to 6%)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer for the 1st shift in Illinois. The role focuses on APQP/PPAP, PFMEA development, and inspection planning to uphold customer quality requirements. You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to ensure robust quality systems and ongoing process improvement.

Starting pay ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 yearly, depending on experience. The position includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus paid time off and

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, plastics technology, or quality preferred.
• Familiarity with AIAG, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans and MSA required.
• Experience in ISO-9001, MedAccred, and/or IATF 16949 environments a plus.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; able to document technical info.

Responsibilities

• Manage APQP activities for assigned customers and support reviews and meetings.
• Coordinate PPAP packages and PFMEAs for compliance and timing.
• Develop inspection plans and process flow diagrams.
• Review customer requirements and translate into inspection criteria.
• Support on-site mold sampling and supplier quality management.
• Assist with quality documentation and audits as needed.

Skills

APQP/PPAP processes

FMEA

SPC & MSA

8D problem solving

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality system audits

Strong communication

ISO/IATF knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering/Quality related degree

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) plus

Tools

AIAG standards

APQP/PPAP

Control Plans

Job description

Want to be part of something special? We\'re Filling Important Jobs!

Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference.

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for \"Quality Engineer\", \"1st shift\".

Starting Pay $80k - $110K (based on experience)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the APQP activities for assigned customers and completes all forms and paperwork related to quality. Support preliminary reviews, design reviews, and customer meetings.
• Coordinate the completion and submission of PPAP packages in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Participate in the development and upkeep of PFMEAs.
• Support on-site mold sampling approval process.
• Develop any needed inspection plans, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Responsible for reviewing customer requirements and incorporating them into the inspection plan.
• Define measuring equipment and technique to support inspection plans, which may include the development of special gauges.
• Define and implement any needed SPC requirements.
• Support the generation of quality documentation (work instructions, standard-operating-procedures, etc.).
• Responsible for supplier quality as it related to subcontractor services.
• Possible involvement with customer and 3rd party audits.
• For assigned customers, resolve customer quality issues using the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving.
• Work with manufacturing and support personnel (e.g. tool rooms, automation, engineering, sales) to care for customer needs.
• This job description does not contain every function / responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties / functions as assigned.
• All team members shall:
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
  • Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
  • Comply with safety regulations, wear prescribed personal protective equipment and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent will:

• Usually stand / sit most of their workday.
• Occasionally walk, bend at waist, twist / turn, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, lift above & below waist, lift above shoulders between 10 to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally use finder/hand and squeezing movements.
• Frequently do keyboarding.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in an engineering, plastics technology, or quality related discipline preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
• Must be familiar with AIAG standards, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Experience in an ISO-9001, MedAccred, and/or IATF 16949 quality environment.
• Knowledge of the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving and related tools (i.e. PDCA, DMAIC).
• Strong computer proficiency in office related applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge in statistical methods.
• Able to accommodate light travel.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee\'s annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

Join an established, growing third generation U.S. company that goes \"All In\" for people, plastics and purpose.

Hoffer Plastics Corporation: There\'s a part of us in Every Piece.

www.hofferplastics.com

Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.