Quality Engineer

VT Hackney • Independence, KS

333d

About The Position

Quality Engineer provides daily quality system support to the facility. The QE understands the principles of product, process and service quality evaluation and control. Duties include, but are not limited to, development and implementation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, use of metrology and statistical methods to improve processes, cost analysis of non-conformances, and auditing quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Requirements

• QMS should have personal experience in QMS development and assessment using ISO 9000 or TS16949 requirements.
• Problem Solving should be able to effectively apply a range of problem solving tools in a team environment, identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
• Lean / Kaizen should have working knowledge of Lean principles and some experience leading Kaizen or 6 Sigma improvement efforts.
• Communication must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and understand how human factors and motivation impact quality.
• Organization must be able to demonstrate capability to follow 5S principles.
• Quality Control should demonstrate competence in basic metrology, statistics, testing and inspection procedures.
• Technologies must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience prefer 5+ years in truck / automotive manufacturing or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Implement ISO 9001 QMS processes based on existing model.
• Supervise Kansas Quality team. Coach and develop team members.
• Develop, control and maintain QMS documentation as required.
• Lead problem solving investigations related to internal and external issues.
• Provide leadership and support for Lean / Kaizen improvement activities.
• Maintain QMS performance metrics and prepare reports and analysis as required.
• Conduct statistical analysis of product and process quality as required.
• Conduct training / education sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing