Quality Engineering Supervisor

Regal Rexnord•Columbia City, IN

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Supervisor works within a quality control team of approximately 10 to 13 team members including Quality Engineers and Technicians responsible for supplier quality, manufacturing quality , quality engineering activities , and Warranty. These responsibilities are associated with current and new production product at the Columbia City manufacturing facility. Works closely with Plant Personnel, Customer Service Personnel, Customers, Suppliers, and interacts with peers across the entire organization and corporation to maintain product quality and drive continuous improvement. Our Supervisors have a direct impact on our safety, culture, work place organization, internal and external quality, on-time delivery, productivity and inventory. The Quality Engineering Supervisor holds dual responsibilities, Engineering and Supervisory: ESSENTIAL QUALITY ENGINEER DUTIES and RESPONSBILITIES: Warranty Analysis- manage and execute the analysis of returned product, technical reports, warranty trends, interfacing with Operations, Engineering, Design, Customer Service, & Sales Support Quality Engineers that manage and execute Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) Provide technical support for: personnel executing plant gage calibration quality control training associated with gaging and new hire orientation process capability analysis and improvement activities technical problem solving and corrective action the implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing activities the reporting of internal quality related metrics such as scrap quantities and pareto summaries plant improvement initiatives related to scrap, first time right, productivity, and other metrics Support compliance to our Management System and ISO certification requirements Other duties may be assigned ESSENTIAL SUPERVISOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Continually improve safety record with a proactive approach to physical safety issues and employee safety behavior. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas Mentor Quality Technicians in areas of professional development, skillsets, and training Manage & approve Quality Technician time cards, schedules, and vacation per Systems and Policy Support the Quality Manager in the hiring, development, promotion, and management of Quality Technicians. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Effective and collaborative problem-solving and group facilitation skills Analytical problem-solver: uses technical engineering and quantitative methods to understand problems, and analyze data, and derive practical recommendations and solutions. Strong understanding of statistical methods and tools for problem-solving Strong computer skills for communication and analysis Continually strives to build knowledge and skills specific to the products and processes Ability to function as leader, team-builder, and team-player Self-motivation, drive, energy, and resilience Ability to train and mentor others in quality principles Quantitative and fact-based decision-making approach Strong interpersonal and communications skills Think team first: the ability to work collaboratively with others towards mutual objectives Results Oriented: takes ownership and has a drive to achieve goals in the short and long term Adapts to Change: the ability to adjust, to work effectively in an environment of change, uncertainty and ambiguity Entrepreneurial Spirit: a passion for excellence and a fundamental belief in one’s own ability to successfully take on new and difficult challenges, question the status quo and take risks

Requirements

BS degree in engineering, sciences, business or related field, preferred
Minimum 5 years quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience implementing and/or maintaining ISO-9001, TS16949 or AS9100 certification
Effective and collaborative problem-solving and group facilitation skills
Analytical problem-solver: uses technical engineering and quantitative methods to understand problems, and analyze data, and derive practical recommendations and solutions.
Strong understanding of statistical methods and tools for problem-solving
Strong computer skills for communication and analysis
Continually strives to build knowledge and skills specific to the products and processes
Ability to function as leader, team-builder, and team-player
Self-motivation, drive, energy, and resilience
Ability to train and mentor others in quality principles
Quantitative and fact-based decision-making approach
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Think team first: the ability to work collaboratively with others towards mutual objectives
Results Oriented: takes ownership and has a drive to achieve goals in the short and long term
Adapts to Change: the ability to adjust, to work effectively in an environment of change, uncertainty and ambiguity
Entrepreneurial Spirit: a passion for excellence and a fundamental belief in one’s own ability to successfully take on new and difficult challenges, question the status quo and take risks

Nice To Haves

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) desired, but not required, however must be willing to pursue ASQ Certifications, preferably Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), preferred but not required
ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100 or IATF 16949 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor training desired

Responsibilities

Warranty Analysis- manage and execute the analysis of returned product, technical reports, warranty trends, interfacing with Operations, Engineering, Design, Customer Service, & Sales Support
Quality Engineers that manage and execute Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs)
Provide technical support for: personnel executing plant gage calibration quality control training associated with gaging and new hire orientation process capability analysis and improvement activities technical problem solving and corrective action the implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing activities the reporting of internal quality related metrics such as scrap quantities and pareto summaries plant improvement initiatives related to scrap, first time right, productivity, and other metrics
Support compliance to our Management System and ISO certification requirements
Other duties may be assigned
Continually improve safety record with a proactive approach to physical safety issues and employee safety behavior.
Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas
Mentor Quality Technicians in areas of professional development, skillsets, and training
Manage & approve Quality Technician time cards, schedules, and vacation per Systems and Policy
Support the Quality Manager in the hiring, development, promotion, and management of Quality Technicians.