Quality Engineer II

Default • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer II supports and works collaboratively with internal personnel to audit, monitor, validate, and improve manufacturing and business processes and performance. The role addresses supplier non-conformance and assists with field and warranty root cause analysis and countermeasures. It uses data and cross-functional problem solving to recommend product and process improvements, reduce non-conformities, and increase customer satisfaction. The position also supports the implementation, auditing, and continual improvement of the Business Management System (BMS), including compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The work is primarily in an office setting, with occasional exposure to a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include extensive computer work and sitting or standing. Travel to other manufacturing sites is less than 10% as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• At least 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ISO, IATF, and AS QMS standards, with experience conducting internal audits to the standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T, measurement practices, and APQP tools, including PPAP, dFMEA, pFMEA, MSA, SPC, capability studies, and control plans.
• Analytical problem-solving ability and knowledge of tools such as 5 Why, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.
• Ability to collaborate to resolve issues and continually improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage change.
• Ability to communicate plans and updates effectively with all levels of management and peers.
• Proven project management experience and ability to manage priorities.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review data and create reports recommending product and process improvements, reduced non-conformities, and increased customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to define and develop inspection and data-capture methods that verify product requirements against relevant specifications.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with Purchasing on supplier PPAP and non-conformance, and document and verify corrective actions.
• Administer collection of internal and supplier non-conformity data and review field data to recommend ways to eliminate systemic and repeat issues affecting Cost of Poor Quality.
• Ensure internal and supplier root causes and corrective measures are documented, implemented, and verified.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and production equipment.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, auditing, and improvement of the BMS for compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Perform other quality responsibilities as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level