Quality Process Engineer

H & T Nevada LLC • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

The Quality Process Engineer (QPE) is a technical leader who bridges quality assurance, advanced manufacturing engineering, and production. The role maintains core quality standards while focusing on process characterization, statistical optimization, and continuous improvement. It defines technical direction for process improvements affecting quality performance through statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), engineering trials, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), supporting consistent product quality and operational excellence.

The position works with engineering and production teams on process optimization and New Product Introduction, supports quality management system standards, and contributes to technical quality discussions and personnel training. The role also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of manufacturing and engineering experience.
• Ability to independently plan and execute DoE, MSA/Gage R&R, and formal engineering trials.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Root Cause Failure Analysis, DMAIC, and 8D methodologies.
• Experience with Mini-Tab, JMP, or equivalent statistical software, and strong computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to interpret engineering prints, instructions, GD&T, and metrology methods.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 environment.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, instruct, and transfer technical knowledge, communicating effectively with management, operations, and global H&T locations.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing and engineering experience in a high-speed, precision, or deep draw manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automotive quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document formal engineering trials to validate new processes, tooling changes, or material variations.
• Monitor and evaluate manufacturing lines to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
• Design and execute DoEs to identify key process variables, optimize operating parameters, and address chronic quality issues using statistical software.
• Develop, lead, and maintain MSA programs, including Gage R&R studies, to ensure inspection and test equipment accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
• Implement and analyze SPC charts and CP/CPK metrics to monitor process stability and capability and drive proactive quality improvements.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and lead structured investigations, including 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Why, for internal non-conformances and customer/RMA issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and production during NPI to establish control plans, PFMEAs, and qualification runs.
• Support quality management system standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Assist in training plant personnel on test methods, procedures, and quality ideologies.
• Support technical quality discussions and work alongside account managers when needed.
• Communicate across all levels of the organization and global H&T locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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