Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

International; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

International is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to plan, implement, and manage compliance of manufacturing and production processes with quality, safety, and regulatory standards for worldwide distribution.

The role involves designing inspection methods, analyzing production data for trends, and ensuring adherence to ISO9001 and HQ requirements in a manufacturing environment. Monday-Thursday shift reflects structured QA operations.

Qualifications

• Problem solving and quality improvement mindset
• Experience with quality systems and tools
• Strong Office 365 (Excel/PowerPoint) skills

Responsibilities

• Manage Root Cause Analysis requests from customers and suppliers
• Perform non-conforming material actions and investigations
• Lead and participate in production meetings
• Apply problem solving tools to ensure root-cause correction
• Audit product/process quality and ensure ISO9001 compliance
• Develop and implement Quality procedures to meet HQ standards

Job description

Position Overview

International is seeking a

Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

This role will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standard requirements for worldwide distribution.

Design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary.

May assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e., ISO, or other mfg stds).

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Managing Root Cause Analysis requests from customers and/or suppliers
• Examining and determining actions for non-conforming materials
• Attending and representing organization in production meetings
• Using problem solving tools to ensure root cause correction
• Evaluate and/or use technical equipment or train members on usage
• Understand and able to conduct regular product/process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Develop and implement Quality procedures to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and Headquarter requirements
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and quality system
• Reporting KPIs to management and present in large cross functional group settings
• Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
• Collaborate with operation teams to identify areas for quality improvement
• Assist in the development of training material for quality assurance and other departments
• Managing Root Cause Analysis requests from customers and/or suppliers
• Examining and determining actions for non-conforming materials
• Attending and representing organization in production meetings
• Using problem solving tools to ensure root cause correction
• Evaluate and/or use technical equipment or train members on usage
• Understand and able to conduct regular product/process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Develop and implement Quality procedures to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and Headquarter requirements
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and quality system
• Reporting KPIs to management and present in large cross functional group settings
• Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
• Collaborate with operation teams to identify areas for quality improvement
• Assist in the development of training material for quality assurance and other departments

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of Engineering and Quality Assurance experience

OR

• Master's degree and no experience

OR

• At least 3 years of Engineering and Quality Assurance experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and proficiency in using problem solving tools, quality tools, and working within prescribed quality systems
• Able to be self-manage and work with colleagues well within the plant, suppliers and customers
• Familiar with new model launches and the role that Quality completes during new model
• Understanding line calls and how to control incoming stock, the production line and the shipping area
• Proficient with Office 365 tools, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Education and experience expectations
• If no degree, 3 years manufacturing experience in Engineering or Quality Assurance
• If Bachelor’s degree, at least 1 year experience in Engineering or Quality Assurance
• If Master’s degree, no experience required

Benefits And Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

• International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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