Quality Assurance Engineer
About The Position
McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field. This position mandates that all required safety classes, trainings, and certifications be completed and maintained within the specific position/department. Is aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives. This position requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift; ability to work overtime & weekends. Must be aware of and comply with related IATF/ISO procedures, as applicable. Must meet qualitative and quantitative standards for the position and department.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- Three (3) years minimum experience in a quality related position.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Minitab experience.
Nice To Haves
- B.S. in Industrial/Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related curriculum preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) a plus.
- IATF/ISO and APQP experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and executes activities pertaining to development, application and maintenance of quality management system standards for McGard/LDM processes, materials and products.
- Assists other departments with the development of root cause and corrective action activities.
- Ensures proper root cause analysis was performed.
- Responsible for the approval of CAR’s and for ensuring proper follow-up of the root cause solution and implementation.
- Designs, installs, and evaluates quality process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques associated with new and existing products.
- Shall be an active team member contributing to the advance quality planning process.
- Develops procedures for inspection and testing criteria, including Control Plans and Process Flows.
- Leads continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
- Works with suppliers to ensure their quality management system meets our expectations.
- Assists and mentors suppliers with the development of corrective actions and root cause development.
- Strong working knowledge of all processes in LDM and McGard – includes manufacturing processes, assembly processes, outside processes, shipping, production control, and product development.
- Trained in problem solving techniques including six sigma, root cause analysis.
- Helps other departments with root cause analysis.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to QA Technicians.
- Provides training to QA and other departments on quality concepts, problem solving tools, and quality management systems.
- Coordinates/assists with the coordination of customer audits and visits.
- Works directly with our customers on quality related issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
