Quality Engineer - Manufacturing SATX

JCB North America•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer coordinates the planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of quality system procedures and standards for JCB North America’s manufacturing facility. The role owns the identification of product and process improvement opportunities and leads quality improvement activities with cross-functional teams. The position is based at JCB’s San Antonio, Texas facility and includes work in both office and manufacturing/factory environments. The employee may encounter noise, temperature changes, dust, and hot or cold conditions, and may work on elevated access platforms. The schedule must be flexible and may include Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field from an accredited college or university.
5S lean manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform continuous, repetitive physical activities involving fine movements or large motions; grasp or pinch small items; reach out and up; and turn the wrist.
Ability to keep pace with current production speed and push or pull with reasonable force.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in multiple climates, including hot and cold temperatures and dusty environments, and on elevated access platforms when necessary.
Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical balance of fabrication experience.
Ability to champion process improvement, influence change, work cross-functionally, and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, delegate work, and maintain the ISO 9000 system for manufacturing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
GD&T experience and ability to interpret blueprint engineering drawings.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment, work independently with attention to detail, and collaborate to resolve issues affecting different enterprise groups.
Ability to understand processes, troubleshoot, and develop and recommend solutions.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
Must pass drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Not currently eligible for employment if requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment in a related industry.
Two or more years of experience in weld fabrication.

Responsibilities

Establish quality standards for all products produced in manufacturing processes.
Lead the ISO 9001 management system for manufacturing.
Manage product quality programs and projects for manufacturing.
Create, set up, and audit manufacturing processes and changes to ensure conformance with process control procedures, quality standards, and engineering specifications.
Monitor quality, productivity, and performance.
Create and implement changes needed to ensure manufacturing meets quality standards.
Provide training to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Ensure the system conforms to applicable ISO 9000 standards for welding and fabrication.
Create process-improvement communication channels across manufacturing functions.
Champion continuous process improvement among teams and team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.