Quality Engineer

📢 Job Opportunity: Quality/Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a talented Quality or Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? Do you have ability to identify quality improvement opportunities, collecting Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, and assisting the quality and production team members with projects related to eliminating in process defects and performing root cause analysis of customer quality complaints?

In this role, you will:
Conduct data-driven experiments to improve processes and product quality.
Implement and monitor SPC to ensure consistency and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and bring your expertise to our team!

Position Summary

This position works under the guidance of the Quality Manager and is responsible for supporting improvements in product quality and first pass yield. This is accomplished by identifying quality improvement opportunities, collecting Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, and assisting the quality and production team members with projects related to eliminating in process defects and performing root cause analysis of customer quality complaints. The Quality Engineer helps develop corrective actions, participates in continuous improvement projects, and leads in their completion. Corrective actions and continuous improvement projects to be designed to improve first part yield (FPY) in each department of the production facilities by collecting and analyzing data specific to various steps of the process; and helping complete the appropriate problem-solving methodology to implement those improvements.

Core Functions

• Identify and lead projects in facilities to implement corrective actions that are sustainable to resolve process defects and customer quality issues.
• Seek out areas to improve quality and function in facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and report real time data related to defect improvement projects and provide support for facility improvement initiatives.
• Manage the collection of analysis of SPC data.
• Monitor incoming material quality and conduct discussions and visits with vendors when quality issues arise on purchased product.
• Drive corrective actions related to incoming materials.
• Conduct and lead continuous improvement projects in multiple facilities and ensure correct documentation is completed to support outcomes.
• Promote the use of SPC techniques to help reduce variability and achieve process control.
• Provide support to the production team in the implementation of changes to drive quality improvements.
• Provide New Product Development support by participating in Process and Design FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
• Prepare PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requests for supplier submission and their subsequent review when received from suppliers.
• Conduct First Article piece part Inspections for Prototype and First Production Run of new components. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or related field required.
• 3 years of related experience in engineering or quality required.
• Experience conducting and designing design of experiments and Gage repair and replace.
• SPC experience and knowledge of SPC tools required.

Required Licenses

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required between facilities within a 20-mile radius.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
• A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement.
• 100% paid maternity and parental leave
• Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/ life balance.
• Education assistance to continue college or pursue other skills and further your career.
• 50% discount on great RealTruck products for you and your family!

What’s Next?  

• Please take a moment to complete our online application, and include your resume. 
• You will quickly receive an acknowledgement that you applied and we will follow up with you again shortly.
• Check us out at RealTruck.com!

About Real Truck 

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Real Truck’s 5,000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.