Sr. Quality Engineer

Trojan Battery Company; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Attica, IN is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to coordinate and implement effective quality plans for products and processes. You will apply basic Six Sigma tools (RCCA, FMEA) and process mapping to analyze variation and drive improvements.

You will develop control plans, inspection schemes, and quality documentation, lead audits, and mentor teams on continuous improvement. Strong communication and Lean knowledge are essential to support engineering efforts and

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in a technical or science discipline, with at least 7 years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Minitab.
• Understanding of Lean principles and COQ concepts (scrap/rework/repair).
• Knowledge of ISO/QS quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement quality plans using Six Sigma tools (RCCA, FMEA, process mapping).
• Conduct quality audits to ensure material/process conformance.
• Lead and mentor process improvement activities.
• Handle customer complaint process with trend analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier quality performance for all purchased parts.
• Develop and deliver quality training programs for key personnel.
• Implement and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and policies.
• Support engineering efforts of analytical lab equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Drive process improvement and RCCA development.
• Develop sampling plans for production qualification and validation.

Skills

TQM tools

RCCA

FMEA

Process mapping

Six Sigma

Minitab

Statistics

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in technical/science

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Access

Minitab

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer coordinates and implements effective processes, product, and component control plans. Utilizing basic 6 Sigma tools such as: Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other basic statistical techniques to analyze, understand, and reduce process variation.

Areas of Focus

The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for development and implementation of product and process quality plans based on sound quality 6 Sigma principals, including control plans, procedures, inspection plans, and other quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Use total quality management (TQM) tools and approaches to other company departments for analytical and reporting processes within respective department.


• Conduct quality audits to ensure continuous control over materials/products/processes, as well as conformance to business processes affecting quality.


• Drive, lead, and mentor process improvement activities, along with participation on teams.


• Customer Complaint Process; Trend analysis, Monthly Reports, corrective actions


• Responsible for the supplier quality performance for all purchased parts for company production use.


• Develop and conduct required quality training programs to key personnel.


• Implement and follow quality system standards, policies, and procedures.


• Support engineering efforts of analytical laboratory equipment and assist in the development and validation of manufacturing equipment, and processes.


• Drive process improvement and developing problem solving plans thru 6 Sigma principals


• Development and review of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans


• Development and implementation of sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processes

Basic Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline and/or a science discipline and/or minimum of 7 years related experience


• Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results


• Highly motivated self-starter


• Must be outgoing in personality with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues and senior management personnel


• Must be able to work with minimum supervision


• High standard of business and personal ethics


• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications; MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent, and Minitab


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential


• General understanding of Lean Principals


• General understanding with Cost of Quality (COQ) principals (Scrap/rework/repair)


• Basic 6 Sigma Skills


• General understanding of Management Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Sampling Schemes


• Battery Technology


• Bilingual in Spanish


• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE)


• 6 Sigma Green Belt Certified

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!