Process / Quality Engineer

American Trim•Cullman, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process/Quality Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and facility operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role provides technical leadership in process optimization, automation, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and new product launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in an engineering or technical discipline.
Minimum three (3) years of experience with a manufacturing facility of high volume and automated equipment. Or equivalent.
Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; use intuition, creativity, and experience to complement data; design workflows and procedures.
Proficiency in reading and creating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
Ability to identify, define, and resolve problems in a timely manner by analyzing information skillfully, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and/or developing alternative solutions.
Ability to develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time; and budget, develop, and implement cost saving measures.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks concurrently and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
Possesses good communication skills and leadership ability.
Ability to work as a team player, with focus on company objectives.
Proficient in computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment required to perform engineering tasks. Primarily 2D and, to a lesser extent, 3D.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) are requirements of this position.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
American Trim does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-18 status).

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, and Excel.
Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

Responsibilities

Responsible for equipment concept, quoting, design, debugging, and production.
Provide technical support and training, to the operations team, tooling department, maintenance department, and outside vendor sources.
Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware.
Work with programmable controllers, robots, and CNC equipment.
Provide technical support for and all health, safety, and environmental policies.
Support manufacturing through project activities to improve quality, consistency, and output by recommending, implementing, and documenting improvements.
Documents shall be complete and easily readable, to allow faster troubleshooting.
Specify, order, and perform follow up for equipment purchases.
Assure proper workmanship to American Trim’s specifications.
Assist in the inspection of equipment for safety violations, hazards, and improvements.
Provide technical support on electrical controls, automation initiatives, and equipment improvements/upgrades.
Maintains equipment records.
Maintains programs schedules and cost performance to budget.
Other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.