LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer for a manufacturing client in the Edinburgh, IN area. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our manufacturing processes to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards. Candidates must have 3+ years experience & know how to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, implement quality control measures, and drive corrective actions. Salary for this position is $80-85,000 plus bonus opportunity, an affordable health, dental, and vision package, 401k matching and generous PTO.
Responsibilities:
- Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures to monitor product quality and manufacturing processes. Conduct inspections and audits to identify areas of improvement.
- New Product Process Improvement: Collaborate with production and engineering teams to analyze processes and identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and quality for existing (CAPA/RC) and new products including, production part approval process (PPAP) and advanced product quality plans (APQP).
- Defect Analysis: Investigate product defects, identify root causes, and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (FMEA, MSA, CAPA, RCA, non-conformance) to minimize future occurrences.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Testing and Validation: Develop and conduct testing procedures to validate product performance and adherence to quality standards.
- Supplier Quality: Work with suppliers to establish quality requirements, conduct supplier audits, and address quality-related issues.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to quality processes, inspections, and improvements.
- Training and Education: Provide training to employees on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Quality Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment for automotive customers.
- MUST HAVE Quality Management Systems: Familiarity with ISO 9001.
- CNC Machine and ISO13485 experience is preferred but not required.
- GD&T knowledge and tight tolerance manufacturing experience required.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in quality control processes.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and driving positive change.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality methodologies.
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