Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Description
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: On-site
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Quality Engineer works with Operations and Engineering to establish processes, documentation and training to prevent defects and meet customer requirements for automotive customers. The QE will also be responsible for managing assigned customers and suppliers. This will be accomplished through strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with a team while complying with IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards. The Quality Engineer contributes to the HGC company mission by building positive relationships with coworkers, customers, and suppliers. Success for a quality engineer will result in trusting relationships, improved processes, and improved quality systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with Engineering and Operations to develop processes and documentation supporting our quality management system. Examples are:
  • APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning)
  • DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis)
  • PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis)
  • Design/Process Reviews
  • 8D problem-solving and root-cause analysis
  • Continuous improvement teams
• Leads completion of assigned external and internal corrective actions
• Performs customer/supplier audits, layered audits, and internal quality and environmental system audits (IATF 16949 and ISO14000)
• Supports Operations, Receiving, Materials, and Quality with nonconforming product disposition
• Manages assigned customers/suppliers to address quality-related activities and lead improvement teams

• Follows and reviews active projects by maintaining activity trackers, attending review meetings, and signing off on project phase completions.

• Provides quality support as necessary to customers during all phases of product development

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience as a member of cross-functional quality and/or technical teams
• Root cause analysis/formal problem-solving ability
• Ability to conduct product and process audits and inspections
• Ability to read blueprints and identify the non-conforming product
• Ability to manage projects
• Working experience with APQP, DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and 8D activities (or similar processes)
• Experience working within Quality Systems such as IATF16949 and ISO14001
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and co-workers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical field or at least ten years' experience in Quality Engineering
• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years' experience in automotive preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Quality Engineer, IATF 16949 or ISO14000 auditor a plus

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting for long periods - 5-10 hrs./day
• Standing for long periods - 5-10 hrs./day
• Walking for long periods - 1-5 hrs./day
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Occasionally
• Push, pull, twist, reach, & engage in rapid reflex movements Occasionally
• Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and/or stairs if needed Occasionally

TRAVEL DEMANDS:

• Occasional (less than 5%) travel to local customers and suppliers

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Manufacturing plant and office employees can/will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles.
HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws.
** This job description summarizes the typical job functions. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and functions may differ from those outlined in this job description and may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.