Quality Engineer

Trojan Battery Company - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating and implementing effective processes, product, and component control plans. This role utilizes basic 6 Sigma tools to analyze and reduce process variation, ensuring product and process quality through the development and implementation of quality plans based on sound quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Use total quality management (TQM) tools and approaches for analytical and reporting processes within respective departments.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure continuous control over materials/products/processes and conformance to business processes affecting quality.
• Drive, lead, and mentor process improvement activities and participate on teams.
• Manage the Customer Complaint Process, including trend analysis, monthly reports, and corrective actions.
• Work directly with the Sr. Quality Engineer on supplier quality performance for all purchased parts for company production use.
• Develop and conduct required quality training programs for 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.
• Collaborate with a Sr. Quality Engineer to drive process improvement and develop problem-solving plans through 6 Sigma principles.
• Develop and review Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans.
• Develop and implement sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processes with Sr. Quality Engineering oversight.

Requirements

• 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 with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues, and senior management personnel.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• High standard of business and personal ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent) and Minitab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General understanding of Lean Principles.
• General understanding of Cost of Quality (COQ) principles (Scrap/rework/repair).
• Basic 6 Sigma Skills.
• General understanding of Management Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, etc.)

Nice-to-haves

• Sampling Schemes
• Battery Technology
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE)
• 6 Sigma Green Belt Certified

Benefits

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive team culture