Quality Engineer

Your Opportunity is Here with HSM • Tulsa, OK

34d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Engineer, you will combine technical knowledge, data analysis, and practical problem-solving to improve product and process quality. Key responsibilities include: Support and improve quality systems aligned with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3. Create and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, and layered process audits. Analyze scrap, first-pass yield, PPM, and other quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Support the Material Review Board process and help resolve nonconforming material. Review supplier PPAP submissions, quality documentation, corrective actions, and launch-readiness risks. Track supplier performance and help coordinate corrective actions and issue resolution. Support APQP activities, including feasibility reviews, process validation, capability studies, and launch-readiness assessments. Prepare and maintain PPAPs, first article inspections, capability studies, and related quality records. Analyze product and process data using SPC tools to identify trends, variation, and potential risks. Lead or support structured root cause investigations using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa. Participate in Gemba walks, plant meetings, internal audits, customer audits, and cross-functional improvement projects. Help strengthen receiving inspection, document control, QMS training, and cost-of-poor-quality reduction efforts. Serve as a technical resource for quality technicians and production teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably in automotive, transportation, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3 requirements.
• Experience supporting quality systems, audits, and customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection criteria.
• Experience with dimensional inspection tools and process capability studies, including Cpk and Ppk.
• Experience using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into practical improvements.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• An organized, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage priorities independently.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Minitab, SPC software, and ERP/MRP systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve quality systems aligned with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3.
• Create and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, and layered process audits.
• Analyze scrap, first-pass yield, PPM, and other quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the Material Review Board process and help resolve nonconforming material.
• Review supplier PPAP submissions, quality documentation, corrective actions, and launch-readiness risks.
• Track supplier performance and help coordinate corrective actions and issue resolution.
• Support APQP activities, including feasibility reviews, process validation, capability studies, and launch-readiness assessments.
• Prepare and maintain PPAPs, first article inspections, capability studies, and related quality records.
• Analyze product and process data using SPC tools to identify trends, variation, and potential risks.
• Lead or support structured root cause investigations using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa.
• Participate in Gemba walks, plant meetings, internal audits, customer audits, and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Help strengthen receiving inspection, document control, QMS training, and cost-of-poor-quality reduction efforts.
• Serve as a technical resource for quality technicians and production teams.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of PTO + company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

What This Job Offers

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