Corporate Quality Engineer

Company Description

Kata Solution LLC is assisting an automotive Tier 1 supplier in Findlay Ohio to find their next Corporate Quality Engineer.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for implementing quality engineering, supplier quality, QMS IATF, control, assurance, product quality, and management practices on a daily basis in Findlay, OH.

Visa sponsorship not provided for this role.

Qualifications

• APQP Experience
• Product Quality and Quality Management expertise
• Heavy on Supplier Quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, APQP, and supply chain, to achieve the highest quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience in Lean/6Sigma tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer scorecards including scrap analysis and problem solving
• Conduct audits and root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct warranty analysis.
• Manage scrap reporting .
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Quality Metrics and Reporting:

• Design and execute tests to assess product reliability.
• Plex Software experience
• Develop quality metrics and reports to track performance and identify trends.
• Utilize Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Maintain and improve quality standards based on data-driven insights.

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.
• Provide technical support to production teams in problem-solving and corrective action implementation.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma, 8D methodology, DMAIC, and Red X Methodologies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Quality Engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Lead Auditor Certification in quality system auditing such as IATF 16949 and ISO/TS 16949.
• Experience with Supplier Auditing.
• General MS Office skills, including MS Word; proficiency in Excel, Formulas, PowerBi, and PowerPoint.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Quality Engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Plex Software
• Lead Auditor Experience/Certification in quality system auditing such as IATF 16949 and ISO/TS 16949.
• Experience with Supplier Auditing.
• General MS Office skills, including MS Word; proficiency in Excel, Formulas, PowerBi, and PowerPoint.

Travel: Up to 30%

SALARY: $60,000-$80,000