1st shift position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality procedures as followed by instructing Quality Associates, Production Area Managers, and Production Associates of Hudson Industries' Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and coordinating problem solving and continuous improvement efforts per Midway Operating System (MOS) and Advance Quality Planning (APQP) process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Represents the Quality Manager in his absence on current production concerns.

2. Conduct/facilitates problem solving. Customer plant visits/8-D reports Supplier concern auditor SPC analysis

3. Interfaces with plant, engineering, customer, supplier, and production personnel to enhance introduction of new parts into production. Member of the Plant's APQP Core Team in planning for quality on new parts.

4. Handle and tracks sample submissions as needed, including writing and updating control plans, FMEA's, inspection check sheet, reports, etc.

5. Coordinates prototype documentation, tagging, and shipment.

6. Conducts new employee quality orientation as needed.

7. Has the authority to stop production operations, concerning plant quality or safety issues.

8. Treats all other team members with respect and dignity.

9. If assigned, assists with internal EMS auditing and multiple other areas as directed.

10. Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Requirements JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Prefer four (4) year college degree in engineering or business related field, or equivalent work experience.

2. Must have a good understanding of advance quality planning disciplines.

3. Working knowledge on manufacturing processes and environment.

4. Prefer four (4) years minimum experience in a quality position in the automotive industry.

5. ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE, or CQA) preferred.

6. Computer literate. Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication.

7. Prefer Six Sigma Certification (green belt or higher)

MAJOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee is required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, bend to the floor, exert 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Visual acuity for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts. Hearing ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normally works in an office environment. Occasionally, the employee is subject to: high noise levels from operating machines, & physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

High School / GED (preferred)