Quality Test Engineer

Swoon; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional benefits

Long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Quality Test Engineer to work onsite in Lafayette, IN for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing supplier quality issues, conducting data analysis, and ensuring production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, with strong communication skills and knowledge of internal combustion engines. Competitive pay is offered within the range of $33.00/hr to $35.75/hr.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in the manufacturing industry.
• Internships can count as job experience.
• Comparable background in quality or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition supplier rejects from inspection and production.
• Investigate critical supplier quality issues and communicate with teams.
• Manage containment activities to minimize production downtime.
• Support continuous improvement projects from the supplier side.
• Manage supplier performance data and financial chargebacks.

Skills

Communication in both verbal and writing

Team player

Data collection analysis

Problem solving and critical thinking

Gages and measurements

MS Office Software (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Knowledge of internal combustion engines

ASQ CQE certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Quality Test Engineer

Location: Lafayette, IN (100% onsite)

Type: Contract

Pay: $33.00/hr - $35.75/hr on W-2

Length: 12 months with possibility to extend

Screenings: no tech, full panel drug and background once hired

+ optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

We are looking for a quality/test engineer for one of our leading engineering clients in Lafayette, IN with a background ideally in manufacturing. APPLY NOW!

Overview

Base pay range: $33.00/hr - $35.75/hr

Location: Lafayette, IN – 100% onsite

Must haves

• Top 3 Skills
• Communication in both verbal and writing
• Team player
• Data collection analysis
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Gages and measurements
• MS Office Software (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines
• ASQ CQE certification

Key Responsibilities

• Review and disposition supplier rejects from both incoming quality inspection and production floor.
• Investigate critical supplier quality issues, create problem statements and communicate to the cross-functional team.
• Manage and coordinate containment activities (sorting/rework) to minimize production downtime due to supplier quality issues.
• Support problem solving and continuous improvement projects from the supplier quality side.
• Manage deviation and process change requests from suppliers. Review and follow up supplier PPAPs. Support NPI projects.
• Manage supplier performance data and financial chargebacks for incurred costs from supplier quality issues.

Supplier Quality Engineer – Typical Activities

• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to investigate supplier quality issues and ensure issues are well defined and communicated to the cross-functional team.
• Assess the impact of supplier issues and coordinate with Supplier, Production Planning and Logistics teams to mitigate production line downtime risk.
• Disposit ion defective supplier parts and coordinate return and rework with suppliers and 3rd party service companies.
• Assist root cause analysis and provide fact-based information to concerned parties for problem solving.
• Manage deviations and process change requests from suppliers, review PPAPs, and support NPI projects.

Education & Experience

• Years of experience: 2-4 years in the manufacturing industry.
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Internships as job experience: Yes
• Comparable background: quality engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality technician.

Top Skills

• Communication in both verbal and written form
• Team player

Additional Technical Skills (Required)

• Data collection analysis
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Gages and measurements
• MS Office Software (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines
• ASQ CQE certification

Soft Skills

• Positive attitude, calm and patient, can handle urgent issues under stress

Team & Work Environment

• Team reports to the supplier quality manager; no supervisory responsibility
• Work environment: Office and production floor

Company & Role Context

This role contributes to building highly demanded large engines and works with a highly competent team in a fast-paced production environment with career development opportunities.

Why this Role?

• Make contributions to building highly demanded large engines
• Collaborate with a skilled team in a fast-paced environment

Why Client (Removed Name)

"Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters at Client (name removed). With 150 locations worldwide, your work travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds and grow through diverse opportunities."

Other

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology and General Business
• Industries: Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing