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Quality Engineer

Greenfield Products
Union, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

We are looking for an experienced and driven Quality Engineer to work with us at Greenfield Products! This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about engineering and Quality Engineering of final assemblies, incoming components, processes and documentation.

Who we are :

The most complete lifting company in the world, Lanco represents four iconic, world-class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in North America, and factory-authorized technician training. In this role, you will support Greenfield Products, LLC , a leading manufacturer of a wide range of material handling solutions including crane and rigging accessories, forklift attachments, and port & rail equipment. Quality, through superior knowledge and professional experience, is the basis that we were built upon in 1991. By designing and engineering maintainable solutions that can integrate into daily operations without missing a beat, we provide our customers with reliable, safe, and efficient solutions. From the engineering department to the manufacturing floor, we are committed to providing a superior product and an unsurpassed customer experience.

https : / / www.thelancogroup.com / our_services / material-handling /

https : / / www.greenfieldpi.com

Position Overview :

In this role as a Quality Engineer, you will directly support the operations at the Greenfield Products location in Union City, TN. You will champion the use of quality tools and problem-solving techniques to positively impact business performance and increase overall quality competency. You will be knowledgeable in all quality requirements and quality assurance processes related to specific job responsibilities.

Essential Functions :

  • Develops and applies advanced Quality Engineering theories, methods and research techniques in the development, establishment and maintenance of quality assurance / control policies, procedures and methods.
  • Develops sampling plans, quality standards and quality control instructions to be utilized by manufacturing, test and inspection in assessing the quality levels of products and processes.
  • Provides recommendations concerning the disposition of defective materials.
  • Reviews corrective actions recommended on audit reports for adequacy and to maintain a continuing awareness of quality problems.
  • Conducts investigations of considerable complexity pertaining to the manufacture of new products, the establishment of new processes or the resolution of complex product quality problems.
  • Designs fixtures, and processes to ensure the continuing maintenance of product quality; may conduct vendor visits to insure quality; analyzes reports and returned products to determine trends and recommend corrective action
  • Perform 1st article inspections, ECN production introduction, vendor audits, and internal audits
  • Responsible for the generation of a strategic plan to improve the business processes and increase production output. Duties include creating the company's quality standards and testing systems to reflect efficiency, reliability and performance.
  • Responsible for the creation of documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.
  • Monitoring and analyzing quality performance. Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.

Additional Responsibilities :

  • Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries
  • Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (both internal and external)
  • Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and / or reduce exposure to liability
  • Special projects or work as assigned
  • Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    What we are looking for :

  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft computer applications.
  • Ability to interview, audit, observe and document processes.
  • Required Education and Experience :

  • Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five (5) years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Previous experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
  • Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics
  • Preferred Education and Experience :

  • Experience applying Quality standards in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in leading Root Cause Corrective Action problem-solving activities that identify true root case and implement permanent corrective actions
  • Lean experience
  • Experience working within the ISO 9000 quality framework
  • Organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
  • Desire to identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead projects to make improvements to processes, procedures, etc.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with suppliers, customers, and key stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, specifically in cross-functional teams 3-5 years of verifiable inspection experience.
  • Work Environment :

  • This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Physical Demands :

  • Accurate hand / eye coordination is required.
  • Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
  • Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and / or scaffolding.
  • Compensation / Benefits :

    We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base salary range for this role is $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

    Lanco is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training, and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

    Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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