Quality Engineer

Description

Why Aludyne?

Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 30 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency. 

At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays.

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QUALITY ENGINEER

Description

The Quality Engineer provides quality support and leadership for all new and existing products and processes in the plant. Coordinates with the proper company personnel to provide timely and accurate answers for the customers. Leads development and refinement of product specific Quality systems to ensure compliance to customer standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Lead problem solving activities for customer issues and provide customer with complete 8D
• Conduct internal audits to ensure conformance with IATF 16949 requirements
• Prepare and submit PPAP per customer requirements 
• Obtain PPAP approval for new product and process changes
• Perform/Support root cause analysis methodology using the 8D format 
• Operates PC-based software programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Mini Tab
• Support product launches, Engineering changes and/or improvement changes at customer location and ensures Quality systems are updated to compliance
• Assists in training new Quality employees in all aspects of Quality inspections and document training with education and Training sign-in sheets
• Monitor floor to ensure product is produced to customer specification and inspection activities are being conducted in accordance with control plan requirements
• Help to establish breakpoint for non-conforming material
• Issue of RMA for customer issues
• Support plant floor inspections and Dock Audits
• Develop and implement preventive actions for plant production processes
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
• Devise forms/instructions for recording, evaluating, reporting quality and reliability data
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing
• Initiate and implement re-work instructions
• Initiate claims to suppliers for defective materials
• Other Quality functions as assigned by Quality Manager

Requirements

 Knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• Effective interpersonal skills, including listening and persuasion
• Experienced in quality system and process audits
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma concepts
• Data collection and statistical analysis; Minitab preferred
• Must understand basic math and statistics

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as Quality, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Materials/Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.  
• Certified Internal Auditor experience is a plus. 
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in a Quality role performing responsibilities that are same as or similar to those listed in the Job Summary
• Liaison experience with customers and suppliers.
• Must have working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, 8D methodology, supplier quality, quality tools.

Physical Demands

• Occasional bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, climbing, walking, working in oils and solvents
• Elevated noise levels
• Elevated temperatures near ovens and in summer
• Proximity to moving equipment
• Typical manufacturing environment when on shop floor
• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds 

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. 

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

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