Quality Engineer - Continuous Casting Bar Products

Charter Automotive; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Continuous Casting Bar product to strengthen our zero-defects philosophy. You will participate in APQP, lead improvement initiatives, and drive corrective/preventive actions across cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities include leading APQP, ensuring successful product launches, managing FMEA/Control Plans, and mentoring teams in problem-solving methods. Onsite in Woodstock, IL with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years' experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience leading problem-solving efforts with team approach.
• Experience with APQP process and PPAP submissions.
• Experience with ISO 9001.
• Six Sigma experience.
• Understanding of drawing and test specification standards (Geometric Dimensioning - Tolerance).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead corrective and preventive action teams from customer or supplier quality issues.
• Direct customer/supplier communication during problem resolution.
• Lead APQP process and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure successful product/process launches with capability and controls.
• Participate in product trial reviews to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Create and verify quality documentation including FMEA and Control Plans.
• Develop gauging standards and inspection methods.
• Collaborate with departments to design new gauging processes or equipment.
• Perform production readiness evaluations and recommend actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide technical assistance across departments or to customers.
• Maintain quality management system documentation and training.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Gauges

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Casting is hiring a Quality Engineer for our Continuous Casting Bar product!

Location: Woodstock, IL Schedule: Onsite Travel: Up to 10% travel to other Charter Manufacturing sites Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Summary

Support the philosophy of zero defects and Continuous Improvement by participating in Advance Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement initiatives, and other actions. Lead or participate in problem solving teams. Complete corrective and preventative actions. Participate in other quality-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate/lead corrective and preventive action teams resulting from customer concerns, internal/supplier quality problems, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Direct customer/supplier communication and interface through problem resolution.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and teams.
• Ensure successful launch of new products and processes, process capability and control to meet customer requirements.
• Participate or lead cross-functional product trial review team to ensure products and processes meet applicable quality and productivity criteria.
• Create, review, and verify all quality supporting documentation, including Work Instructions, FMEA’s and Control Plans.
• Develop and implement gauging, standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Work with related departments to design and develop new gauging processes or equipment.
• Perform production readiness evaluations, and report/identify recommended actions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects supporting safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments or customers as needed.
• Develop and maintain control of the quality management system, related communication, training, and documentation.
• Direct part analysis for internal and external requests.
• Perform internal and supplier audits and maintain auditing documentation.
• Train employees in auditing related methods or procedures as needed.
• Promote an environment of open communication and teamwork regarding quality.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering or related degree
• Five plus years’ experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience in leading problem-solving efforts with demonstrated ability to apply team problem solving techniques.
• Experience in APQP process and PPAP submissions.
• Experience with ISO 9001
• Six Sigma experience
• Working knowledge of drawing and test specification standards (Geometric Dimensioning - Tolerance, etc.).
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of gauges.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic)

Nice to haves: ASQ Certified. Previous supervisory experience Strong interpersonal and team-leading skills. Conceive, plan, organize and coordinate all phases of assigned special projects to improve efficiencies, simplify workflow and reduce costs. Run design of experiments and statistical process control on quality related issues. Strong Core Tools and Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge. Comprehensive knowledge of advanced quality assurance practices. The ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment is required. Ability to influence thru communication skill, data analysis & insightful presentation. Experience with direct customer/supplier contact in a quality role. Related industry experience.

About Charter Casting

Charter Casting is a premier U.S. partner and casting supplier for precision-engineered iron solutions. We deliver large, complex iron castings and DuraBar®, the industry’s leading continuous cast iron bar, with the consistency and performance customers depend on.

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The annual hiring range for this position is: $90,200-$112,700. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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