Quality Systems Engineer

Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider is seeking a Quality System Engineer to oversee quality assurance processes. The role involves customer contact, collaboration on quality systems, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and experience with Quality Management Systems, particularly IATF 16949. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a related field.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main customer contact for quality issue resolution.
• Collaborate with management to maintain site quality systems.
• Support quality system audits to meet required certifications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Minitab

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Description

On January 1, 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. merged to form Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., a world-leading mobility solutions provider focusing on advanced mobility technologies within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. The name "Astemo" is derived from the words "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility" and describes the mission of the integrated company to "provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective. Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Quality System Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as main customer contact for pass through product responsible for APQP / PPAP, quality issue resolution / reporting, and warranty analysis / reporting.
• Oversee the maintenance, updates, and communication of customer specific requirements to the organization.
• Coordinator for site internal 8D / A3 problem-solving activities to include proper tracking, completion, review and reporting to management.
• USMRP1 GA site Scrap Coordinator and recorder responsible for new weekly corporate dashboard. Work with each building Head on daily scrap reduction. (Work with Quality Director on developing new site / customer PPM tracking)
• Collaborate with management / cross functional teams to problem-solve, develop, improve, report out, and maintain site quality systems, including electronic quality software systems.
• Support 3rd party certification audits and customer Quality System audits (LPA, IATF16949, etc...) to meet required certifications, as needed.
• Provide administrative support to designated quality systems (ie. LPA, document control, etc...), as needed.
• Support Quality Systems goals, activities, and initiatives, as needed.
• Develop and implement measures to ensure achievement of overall company goals.
• Travel to support the facility, as needed.
• Any additional duties to be assigned, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years' experience.
• Strong background with Quality Management Systems, specifically IATF 16949. Must have a solid understanding of continuous improvement methods, problem-solving techniques, audit principles, and change management processes.
• Understanding of industry core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA)
• Knowledge of calipers, micrometers, CMM, Vision Systems, and other measuring equipment. (Preferably experience in automotive manufacturing environment)
• Quality Systems auditing experience and auditor certification is preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization and with diverse international backgrounds.
• Strong project management skills; excellent organizational skills and flexibility for multi-task situations; good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate team members to accomplish goals and lead cross-functional teams.
• Must be proficient in Minitab, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. Must be proficient in MS Excel with experience in charting and data analysis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the direction and supervision of employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to sit for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment and steel toe shoes. Each facility is climate controlled working environment.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks. Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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