Aludyne

Job Type

Full-time

Description

QUALITY ENGINEER

Job Type:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future for this position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Promote safety to all team members, customers, and suppliers
• Operates PC-based software programs including but not limited to: Motic Images, Microsoft Word, Excel, Mini Tab, and PCDMIS
• Support product launches, Engineering changes and/or improvement changes at customer location and ensures Quality systems are updated to compliance
• Assists in training new Quality employees in all aspects of Quality inspections and document training with education and Training sign-in sheets
• Monitor floor to ensure product is produced to customer specification and inspection activities are being conducted in accordance with control plan requirements
• Help to establish breakpoint for non-conforming material
• Lead problem solving activities for customer issues and provide customer with complete 8D
• Issue of RMA for customer issues
• Conduct internal audits to ensure conformance with IATF 16949 requirements
• Support plant floor inspections and Dock Audits
• Develop and implement preventive actions for plant production processes
• Understanding of customer issues, development, communication, and ensuring adherence to Quality alerts
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
• Devise forms/instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing
• Initiate and implement re-work instructions
• Prepare and submit PPAP per customer requirements
• Obtain PPAP approval for new product and process changes

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working knowledge of ISO/TS16949 IATF standard
• Proficient in Core Quality Tools - APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC
• Problem Solving tools such as 8D, Is – Is not, Cause and Effect, etc.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with customers
• Ability to manage people and projects
• Excellent written and oral communications skills to successfully communicate with people at all organizational levels
• Effective interpersonal skills, including listening and persuasion
• Experienced in quality system and process audits
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma concepts
• Data collection and statistical analysis; Minitab preferred
• Ability to use a calculator and other basic measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Materials/Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.
• May consider eight (8) years of directly relevant Quality/Manufacturing experience in lieu of Bachelor Degree.
• At least five (5) years experience in a Quality role performing responsibilities that are same as or similar to those listed in the Job Summary.
• Must have knowledge of PPAP, 8D methodology, supplier quality, quality tools, and customer web based systems.
• Must have prior hands-on experience with testing equipment including but not limited to: depth gage, calipers, micrometer, tape measure, product gauges, and CMM preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalency (HSED or GED).

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.