Quality Engineer (SG 24) - Day Shift

PACCAR•Columbus, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The PACCAR Engine Company has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer. This role involves working closely with Machining and Assembly department personnel to provide engineering support and timely responses to problems. The Quality Engineer will identify root causes for manufacturing process issues and collaborate with relevant departments and suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions. Responsibilities include developing and improving inspection methods to reduce measurement variation, completing and analyzing data for trends, and facilitating improvement actions. The role also involves creating and maintaining quality reporting metrics, maintaining a problem-solving database, and participating in or leading process improvement efforts such as 5S, scrap reduction, DPU reduction, and Kaizen events. Additionally, the Quality Engineer will assist with developing and conducting quality training programs and record maintenance, utilizing effective communication and problem-solving skills to foster an environment of continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Requirements

Four year degree required.
Engineering Degree preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Self-motivated team player that works well in a fast pace environment.
Exceptional problem solving skills.
Excellent technical, verbal, and written skills.
Three to five years manufacturing/quality experience.
General knowledge of manufacturing/machining principles.
General knowledge of metrology/inspection principles.
Familiar with GD&T, SPC, CMM, part layout and measurement.
Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master of Science Degree

Responsibilities

Work closely with Machining and Assembly department personnel and provide engineering support with timely responses to problems being worked.
Identify root cause for problems that occur during the engine manufacturing process and work with appropriate organizational departments and / or suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions.
Develops or improves inspection methods to reduce measurement variation.
Completes and analyzes data for trends and facilitates improvement actions.
Creates and maintains metrics for quality reporting.
Maintain a problem solving database.
Participates in or leads process improvement efforts such as: 5S, scrap reduction teams, defects per unit (DPU) reduction, and Kaizen events.
Assists with developing and conducting quality training programs and record maintenance.
Utilize effective communication and problem solving skills to foster an effective team environment which continually strives for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans options for you and your family options.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
Holiday gift.
Relocation assistance benefits.