Quality Engineer

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement, lead, and sustain Quality Management Systems to ensure effectiveness and compliance to the IATF16949 standard.
• Collect and analyze data, track and report metrics, and use to develop detailed action plans.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that will improve key performance metrics, product quality, process capability, process control, and customer satisfaction.
• Achieve results through effective utilization of strategy deployment, lean manufacturing, 8D root cause analysis, PFMEA, and policy deployment.
• Manage and participate in preventive and corrective action activities, challenging the team to consistently implement accurate and effective solutions that address root cause.
• Manage issues to completion and audit to verify effectiveness and compliance.
• Serve as the site representative with customers, suppliers, and auditors.
• Assist in development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of Management System, including document control, internal audits and corrective actions.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools including SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R, & structured problem solving.
• Participate in Kaizen activities to reduce PPM, total cost of quality, & improve manufacturability.
• Develop inspection methods, gages and be a key resource in optimizing inspection equipment utilization.
• Verify adherence to quality standards, procedures and product requirements.
• Lead identification of quality improvement opportunities, drive root cause analyses, and support quality improvement projects for reduction in PPM and cost of quality.
• Share knowledge of core tools and applicable continuous improvement methods with floor personnel (SPC, MSA, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical field
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to develop and implement internal auditing processes and procedures
• Analytical problem solving skills with proven mechanical aptitude
• Experience with IATF.
• Use of spreadsheet tools for Quality and Production Data analysis.
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing and Quality staff to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Understands process stability and demonstrates system thinking.
• Demonstrates high initiative and proactive thinking.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Holds a valid passport and has the ability to travel internationally.

What we offer

• Competitive Salaries | Salary based on experience.
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Employer Health Plan: Platinum Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• 401k retirement account with a 6% Match
• A Healthy work/life balance with 10 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible working hours
• A clean, climate controlled, drug free workplace
• Equal Opportunity
• Career development, opportunity for further growth and progression

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

RAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Alabama Drug Free Workplace.