Quality Engineer - Hitachi : Job Details

Description

Job Description

Title:

Quality Engineer

Department:

Quality

Type:

Full Time

Other:

Quality Department Head

Reports to:

Assistant Quality Manager

Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:

Per Experience

Direct reports

1-3

Hitachi Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. We are located in Rock Spring, GA, and operate on 3 shifts with 400 employees. We have three main manufacturing departments, Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly. We are part of Hitachi Astemo, inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Supports root cause analysis for customer and internal issues.

* Supports the implementation of temporary & permanent countermeasures for root cause determinations for both the customer and internal issues.

* Supports providing structure to the report that may be presented to the customer and to internal management.

* Utilize problem solving methods.

* Coordinates sorting activity by providing sort standards. Will train department leads over the standard and provide direction as needed.

* Supports monthly metrics data collection and reporting.

* Provides direction and support for Quality related equipment.

* Supports troubleshooting line side Quality issues. Support Process Engineering when troubleshooting Quality issues.

* Understands and utilizes Change Point Control. Will support training as needed.

* Practices Continual Improvement. Supports cost down projects with Process Engineering.

* Creates and supports Work Instructions, Procedures and Policies as needed.

* Operate all Quality related equipment, provide instructions and support on related equipment.

* Read and interpret blueprints.

* Understanding the process and the risks involved.

* Understanding and being able to utilize data to make and sustain improvements.

* Creation and updates for PQCT and FMEA.

When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include, OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.

Safety & Environmental:

* Adheres to all company policies and procedures related to both Safety and Environmental.

* Has a Safety-first mindset.

Quality:

* Must have a good understanding of the Quality Management System.

* Understands Plan, Do, Check, Act.

Delivery:

* This is in relation to Quality In Process. For the QE, they must ensure Quality standards are present where Quality gates exist. By doing so, we can ensure that we have provided a resource for delivery of a Quality part to the next process.

Productivity:

* Work towards overall goal of meeting defined targets for project completion.

Reporting:

* Create and / or support reports to Customer, Supplier, Internal Management as needed.

* Be able to present material both in-house or at the Customer, Supplier location.

* Be able to present to large groups, or in a classroom setting, or to the individual.

Preferred Skills:

* Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

* Excellent problem-solving abilities.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts and best practices.

Minimum Experienced Preferred:

* Bachelors in manufacturing, business or quality related field and/or a minimum of 5 years in a previous role as quality engineer.

* Previous experience in Automotive Manufacturing Quality preferred.

* Demonstrated knowledge of Automotive Quality Systems

Key Metrics Responsibility:

* Customer Claims - Supports meeting Business Plan Objectives.

* Quality Training - Active in the training process and meets Business Plan Objectives.

* Supports review of defective parts and defective parts reduction.

Physical Demands:

* Must be able to perform the duties of the job which may require standing, walking, handling of parts and equipment.

* May require lifting of up to 40 lbs.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.