Quality Engineer

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Job ID: 24-00191

Location: Tecumseh, MI (40 minutes south of Ann Arbor, MI / 45 minutes north of Toledo, MI)

Pay Rate: $60-$75k

Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays, and an excellent PTO package.

Type of hire: Direct

Onsite: 100% onsite with some flexibility to work from home.

Position Summary :

The Quality Engineer will drive continuous improvement and optimization of all manufacturing processes to meet short and long-range plans using the most economical and productive methods. Implement changes and improvements that will maximize safety, quality, and productivity. The Quality Engineer is to implement effective quality controls, teach production staff how to use them and supervise outcomes. The Quality Engineer will design automated testing systems and quality control workflows to improve the efficiency of the quality assurance process. The Quality Engineer will collect data about instances of product errors and investigate possible solutions by troubleshooting the manufacturing or design process, implement and drive quality initiatives through lean methodologies focused on increased throughput and minimizing system waste. Position Responsibilities :

Determine the best options for process improvement tactics

Train employees on new manufacturing practices

Analyze output under new practices

Promote efficiency and safety in the plant

Perform data analysis to lead improvement project work.

Continually search for best practices and innovative solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and workforce utilization

Works with all departments to maximize business process optimization by eliminating waste to increase efficiency and productivity for all direct and indirect manufacturing processes

Troubleshoots production machines and develops plans to reduce machine downtime and replacement costs

Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company quality standards

Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives

Monitor operations and trigger corrective action

Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics, and performance targets

Recommend improvements for area products and processes Position Requirements :

2-3 years' experience with ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Trained and/or 2 years plus years experience leading and/or being involved with Continuous Improvement & Kaizen projects.

Trained with 3 plus years of experience with AIAG core tools.

Experience working with suppliers. supplier scorecards, evals, supplier audits.

Internal and or external audit experience.

Read and understand blueprints and along with CADD inspection reports.

Microsoft Office Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills

Experience with ERP systems (i.e.: Epicor, E2, Plex, etc.)

Ability to work independently or in a group setting.

Self-Driven. & Organized.

Knowledge of tooling & molding A PLUS

Experience & knowledge of GD&T A PLUS

Knowledge & experience with SolidWorks A PLUS GTA Questions :

How many years of experience do you have working with ISO 9001?

What was the most recent Kaizen / Continuous Improvement project you were a part of? What were the results?

Please rate yourself on the following skills on a scale of 1-10. (10 being proficient) please briefly explain:

AIAG core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and/or MSA (Measurement System Analysis)

Suppliers. supplier scorecards, evals, supplier audits.

Experience & knowledge of GD&T

Read and understand blueprints and along with CADD inspection reports.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Are you currently working? If yes, why are you currently looking to make a move?

Based on the job description, what is your desired compensation for this role? Please do not put negotiable.

When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?

If you currently do not live near the job location and the commute is too far for you, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense?

Are you able to work in the U.S. without need for a Visa, other than a TN Visa for Canadian citizens? Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:

If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.