Quality Engineer

Midway Products•Hudson, IN

13h

About The Position

The Quality Engineer ensures quality procedures are followed by instructing Quality Associates, Production Area Managers, and Production Associates on Hudson Industries’ Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions. The role coordinates problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts in accordance with the Midway Operating System (MOS) and Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) process. The Quality Engineer represents the Quality Manager in the manager’s absence on current production concerns, supports quality planning and the introduction of new parts, and manages quality documentation and sample submissions. The position has authority to stop production operations for plant quality or safety issues. The employee normally works in an office environment and may occasionally be exposed to high machine noise and physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

Requirements

A four-year college degree in engineering or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.
Good understanding of advanced quality planning disciplines.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments.
Computer literacy.
Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor; exert 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Visual acuity to read machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in parts inspection.
Hearing ability to monitor machine sounds and identify and diagnose changes.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience in a quality position in the automotive industry is preferred.
ASQ certification (CQM, CQE, or CQA) is preferred.
Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the Quality Manager in the manager’s absence regarding current production concerns.
Conduct or facilitate problem solving, customer plant visits, 8-D reports, supplier concern audits, and SPC analysis.
Interface with plant, engineering, customer, supplier, and production personnel to support the introduction of new parts into production.
Participate as a member of the Plant APQP Core Team in quality planning for new parts.
Handle and track sample submissions as needed, including writing and updating control plans, FMEAs, inspection check sheets, and reports.
Coordinate prototype documentation, tagging, and shipment.
Conduct new employee quality orientation as needed.
Stop production operations when plant quality or safety issues warrant it.
Treat all team members with respect and dignity.
Assist with internal EMS auditing if assigned, and perform other assigned functions.