Manufacturing Quality Engineer (# 8244)

Quality/Test Engineer 4
Pontiac, IL
12 months

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
-           Internal Manufacturing Quality in Fuel Systems – focus on machining processes”

Typical task breakdown:
-           Problem solving, corrective actions: lead/support investigations into quality issues (scrap/rework/customer complaints), develop and implement corrective and preventative actions, Use quality tools like 8D, fishbone, and FMEA
-           Process monitoring/continuous improvement: use data and risk analysis to direct actions, collaborate with small business team (manufacturing engineers, operations) to improve process capability and reduce variation
-           Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze quality data (e.g., defect rates, process capability, SPC charts), Prepare reports for management and cross-functional teams, Track KPIs such as First Pass Yield, internal and external PPM
-           Training and Support: train operators on quality standards and inspection techniques, support cross-functional teams with quality-related expertise

Interaction with team:
-           Attendance to regularly scheduled meetings
-           Peers and direct management at start of shift
-           Daily interaction with employees in assigned section (operators, team lead, section manager)
-           Meeting with cross functional teams to address issues as they arise
-           Close collaboration with Small Business Team
Team Structure
-           Quality engineers are peers organized under quality manager
-           Quality engineers will be assigned to specific cost center and be part of that small business team (SBT).  The SBT is a cross-functional team meant to address issues and maintain operations of a cost center or cost centers.

Work environment:
-           Union factory environment, PPE required: ear, and eye protection, safety toe shoes
-           Office environment by desk/cubicle: expect conference calls and meetings typical of an office space

Education & Experience Required:
-           Years of experience: 5 years plus 3 years of internships
-           Degree requirement: bachelor’s in relevant field, master’s 3 years plus internships

Top 3 Skills
-           Problem solving & root cause analysis
-           Data-driven decision making
-           Communication and cross functional collaboration

Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
-           Attention to detail
-           Process improvement

(Desired)
-           Knowledge of quality standards
-           FMEA, risk management

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
-           Negative attitude and constant complaining