MAU is hiring a Quality Engineer for our client in Florence, KY. As a Quality Engineer, you will support quality assurance processes, internal 8D problem-solving, production part approvals, containment actions, and continuous quality improvement activities across steering control, servo, and sensor unit production lines. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental loss coverage
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation bonus
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Opportunities for advancement
- On-the-job training
Required Education and Experience
- Five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Advanced problem-solving experience using the 8D methodology.
- Knowledge of production value streams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
- Knowledge of Process Capability Studies and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) in support of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
- Knowledge of corporate regulations and requirements, including BBM Process Compass, Central Quality Directives (CDQ), and Bill of Material (BOM).
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) print reading, claims management, and change coordination for serial production parts.
General Requirements
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software packages.
- Ability to learn additional software applications, including SAP and WindChill.
- Technical mathematical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions involving complex situations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with coworkers, colleagues, and management.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks satisfactorily and efficiently.
Essential Functions
- Support and facilitate internal plant quality 8D problem-solving activities with cross-functional team members for Steering Control Unit (SCU), Servo, and Sensor Unit production lines.
- Coordinate with Quality Management Methods (QMM) Technicians, Manufacturing Operations (MFO) Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers (MFE), assembly line workers, team leads, and managers across all production shifts.
- Collaborate with Project Leads (PPL), Sales, and Design Engineers in Florence, Plymouth, and Queretaro on quality-related topics.
- Provide daily direction and technical support to QMM Technicians.
- Report functionally and disciplinarily to the QMM Group Leader for additional assignments and escalation decisions.
- Support upstream and downstream plant-to-plant PPAP submissions and related quality assurance activities.
- Facilitate problem-solving and containment activities associated with upstream and downstream plant-to-plant deliveries.
- Support concession processes, including risk assessments, cross-functional team reviews, and approvals as needed.
- Issue and communicate Quality Alerts when production quality issues arise.
- Track, monitor, and audit Quality Alerts to support effective quality management.
- Communicate containment requirements, support employee training, and audit containment actions as required.
- Perform SAP inventory movements and transactions, including blocking and unblocking materials.
- Support Logistics and Change Management Coordinators with PPAP and Plant Trial Run (PTR) shipments.
- Support Product Audit Q-Tests and related quality verification activities.
- Verify Operator Instruction Sheet (OIS) data as needed.
- Support internal and external Quality Management System (QMS) process audits and 5S audits.
- Present Quality training slides during New Hire Orientation according to the schedule established by QMS.
- Participate in weekly Material Review Board (MRB) meetings with Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.
- Support weekly Quality Hold Cage meetings with QMM Technicians.
Working Conditions
- Work in an office environment within a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- This position is not remote or hybrid.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, potentially many hours.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials on a moderately frequent basis.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.