The Quality Engineer has experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within the transportation industry. The Quality Engineer will provide expert guidance on product and process design as they relate to compliance within the quality system.
The ideal candidate would have working knowledge of quality planning activities such as PFMEA, Error/Mistake proofing, Control Plans, Gage R&R, and Process Capability. Additional experience with ISO 9001, problem solving tools/methodologies, auditing, calibration, and inspection processes is preferred. The individual should have a mindset of critical thinking, continual improvement, change management, and quality built-in to processes. Effective communication and leadership qualities are critical because the role interacts with many levels of the organization.
Your Responsibilities:
- Identifies, analyzes, and implements key quality systems in manufacturing that improve or stabilize product quality
- Leads efforts for Quality deliverables (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process & System Maps) and other informational methods
- Adjusts and makes corrections to existing quality systems or processes
- Communicates effectively with and builds good relationships with cross-functional business unit and other department personnel
- Gathers internal and external feedback
- Solves problems and facilitates problem solving and process improvement efforts with others
- Applies critical and statistical thinking to solve problems
- Conducts effective training and meetings
- Performs effective project management
- Employs common tools, methods, and principles
- Produces professional reports, presentations, audits, statistical summaries and systems
- Plans and executes containment activities as needed
- Leads/Manages team of QA Technicians
- Communicates organizational vision and values to QA team
- Builds teamwork within QA and between other departments and levels
- Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or other relevant discipline
- 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- 2 years supervisor experience is preferred
- Experience with ISO 9001
- Experience with SPC, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans
- Problem Solving Skills/Tools
- ASQ certification is a plus
- Accredited Green Belt is a plus
- Proficient computer skills & analytical tools (Office, PowerBI)
- Continually seeks personal and professional development
- Seeks creative solutions to problems
- Resolves conflicts in a constructive way
- Makes effective decisions/exercises good judgment
- Takes responsibility and keeps commitments
- Achieves measurable results in process and product quality
- Is cost conscious and multiplies efforts by working through others
- Collaborates with peers, subordinates, and supervisors
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
- Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
- Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
- Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
- Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
- Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
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