Quality Engineer - Continuous Casting Bar Products

Charter Casting; 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 match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer to support zero defects and Continuous Improvement initiatives. You will participate in APQP, lead problem-solving teams, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor's in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering and 5+ years of quality engineering experience, with ISO 9001 and Six Sigma familiarity. Travel up to 10% to other Charter sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Skills

Problem solving

APQP

PPAP

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering or related degree

Tools

Gauges

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!

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.

Position specifics

• 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

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).