Quality Engineer - J0051972

Astemo Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and maintain Quality Systems across HIAMS/AM sites. You will drive SPC, FMEA, and KAIZEN initiatives while training staff and supporting cross-functional teams.

The role includes supplier development, customer interaction, and rigorous data reporting to improve quality metrics across multiple sites. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years of related experience, and Six Sigma certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of related experience preferred.
• Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to read engineering specifications, manuals, and drawings; use precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Quality Systems.
• Facilitate root cause analysis.
• Assist in supplier development.
• Visit customers as needed to meet satisfaction.
• MIR and QIR disposition.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

8D

DOE

KAIZEN

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Supervisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC software

Quality management software

Job description

Summary: Under the direction of department management, exercises responsibility for execution of Quality Assurance strategies and tactical plans at (HIAMS)AM sites. This position develops priorities and objectives in cooperation with each site management team and oversees implementation. Position serves as a corporate resource to all Quality staff and management teams at all sites. This position exercises independent judgment routinely and operates within established guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Developing and maintaining Quality Systems.
• Facilitating root cause analysis.
• Assisting in supplier development
• Visiting customers as necessary; working to meet customer satisfaction.
• MIR disposition and QIR disposition.
• PSW production runs.
• Implements, monitors and reviews SPC programs.
• Training technicians in Quality Measurement techniques and reporting.
• Providing support and data to other departments as necessary.
• Continually working to reduce defects in area of responsibility through cross functional continuous improvement teams.
• Cooperating with all other personnel as necessary.
• Daily/weekly/monthly Quality reports to the Q.A. Supervisor
• Tracks continuous improvement through measurable reports/graphs.
• Responsible for scrap meetings daily and scrap reports weekly.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work from Engineering specifications, manuals, drawings, established procedures, verbal and written instructions, use a variety of precision measuring equipment. Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal. Must possess basic supervisory skills, SPC, FMEA, 8-D corrective action and DOE knowledge. KAIZEN activities.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field

Experience: At least 3 years prior related experience preferred. Less than 3 years of in-field experience can be supplemented by an advanced (Masters) degree. Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.

• Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisory responsibilities may be possible to perform the job duties as designated by area management.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work.

Travel: Up to 15% domestic and international travel to suppliers and customers may be required as needed.

Work Environment: Working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas.