Quality Engineer

ATC DRIVETRAIN LLC • Oklahoma City, OK

19d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports customer satisfaction through continuous development of process quality, managing Process Control Plans (PCP) and PFMEA. Effectiveness is measured through PFMEA RPN reduction, in-process first-pass yield (FPY), and warranty reduction as a percentage of sales. The role works across functions to analyze quality results, address root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. It also supports product launches, customer visits, and Lean activities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or related field, or at least five years of experience in a quality engineering position involving manufacturing quality processes and improvement programs; a suitable combination of education and experience is acceptable. Candidates must have experience with automotive/TS-16949 and ISO-9000 customer and supplier relationships, and basic knowledge of manufacturing or processing electrical/mechanical devices. The role also calls for strong communication, analytical, statistical, technical-writing, coaching, and organizational abilities, along with working knowledge of common office software.

The work involves regular use of hands and communication, frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, electrical-shock risk, and vibration; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or related field, or a minimum of five years of quality engineering experience involving manufacturing quality process techniques and quality improvement programs; an appropriate combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Experience with automotive/TS-16949 and ISO-9000 customer and supplier relationships.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing or processing electrical/mechanical devices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical materials, procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, distinguish critical from general issues, and prioritize appropriately.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of software such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to maintain technical knowledge of process control and capability, and a strong understanding of mechanical material processing.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills and technical-writing skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and lead a team; plan, direct, and delegate work; and handle multiple functions concurrently.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and technical advancements.

Nice To Haves

• ASQC Certified Mechanical Inspector certification.
• ASE Transmission Certification.
• Certified Quality Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product/model Process Control Plans (PCP).
• Facilitate cross-functional preventive and corrective action plans based on internal and external quality results, including yield, warranty, and customer PPM.
• Analyze customer returns to support quick turnaround and responsiveness.
• Mentor cross-functional process and product improvement teams in root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive action, and routinely train other groups.
• Coordinate customer visits.
• Handle the quality-assurance portion of APQP (PPAP) for product launches.
• Resolve critical issues and situations in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Represent Quality in Lean activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time