Quality Engineer - Continuous Casting Bar Products

Charter Manufacturing•Woodstock, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting is hiring a Quality Engineer to support its Continuous Casting Bar product. The role supports the philosophy of zero defects and continuous improvement by participating in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving teams, corrective and preventive actions, and other quality-related projects. The position is onsite in Woodstock, Illinois, with up to 10% domestic travel to other Charter Manufacturing sites. The Quality Engineer works with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve quality concerns, support product and process launches, maintain the quality management system, and improve safety, quality, and productivity. The role also develops quality documentation and inspection methods, conducts audits and part analyses, and provides technical assistance and employee training as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related degree.
Five or more years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
Experience leading problem-solving efforts and demonstrated ability to apply team problem-solving techniques.
Experience with the APQP process and PPAP submissions.
Experience with ISO 9001.
Six Sigma experience.
Working knowledge of drawing and test specification standards, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of gauges.
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically.
Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification.
Previous supervisory experience.
Strong interpersonal and team-leading skills.
Ability to conceive, plan, organize, and coordinate assigned special projects to improve efficiencies, simplify workflow, and reduce costs.
Experience running design of experiments and statistical process control on quality-related issues.
Strong Core Tools and Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge.
Comprehensive knowledge of advanced quality assurance practices.
Ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment.
Ability to influence through communication skills, data analysis, and insightful presentation.
Experience with direct customer or supplier contact in a quality role.
Related industry experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate or lead corrective and preventive action teams addressing customer concerns, internal or supplier quality problems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Direct customer and supplier communication and interface through problem resolution.
Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and teams.
Ensure successful launch of new products and processes, including process capability and control to meet customer requirements.
Participate in or lead cross-functional product trial review teams to ensure products and processes meet applicable quality and productivity criteria.
Create, review, and verify quality-supporting documentation, including work instructions, FMEAs, and control plans.
Develop and implement gauging, standards, and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Work with related departments to design and develop new gauging processes or equipment.
Perform production readiness evaluations and report or identify recommended actions.
Lead continuous improvement projects supporting safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
Provide technical assistance to other departments or customers as needed.
Develop and maintain the quality management system, including related communication, training, and documentation.
Direct part analysis for internal and external requests.
Perform internal and supplier audits and maintain auditing documentation.
Train employees in audit-related methods or procedures as needed.
Promote open communication and teamwork regarding quality.
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.