Quality Engineer

MAU is hiring a Quality Engineer for our client in Florence, KY. As a Quality Engineer, you will support quality assurance processes, internal 8D problem-solving, production part approvals, containment actions, and continuous quality improvement activities across steering control, servo, and sensor unit production lines. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental loss coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training

Required Education and Experience

• Five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced problem-solving experience using the 8D methodology.
• Knowledge of production value streams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of Process Capability Studies and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) in support of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Knowledge of corporate regulations and requirements, including BBM Process Compass, Central Quality Directives (CDQ), and Bill of Material (BOM).
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) print reading, claims management, and change coordination for serial production parts.

General Requirements

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software packages.
• Ability to learn additional software applications, including SAP and WindChill.
• Technical mathematical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions involving complex situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with coworkers, colleagues, and management.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks satisfactorily and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Support and facilitate internal plant quality 8D problem-solving activities with cross-functional team members for Steering Control Unit (SCU), Servo, and Sensor Unit production lines.
• Coordinate with Quality Management Methods (QMM) Technicians, Manufacturing Operations (MFO) Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers (MFE), assembly line workers, team leads, and managers across all production shifts.
• Collaborate with Project Leads (PPL), Sales, and Design Engineers in Florence, Plymouth, and Queretaro on quality-related topics.
• Provide daily direction and technical support to QMM Technicians.
• Report functionally and disciplinarily to the QMM Group Leader for additional assignments and escalation decisions.
• Support upstream and downstream plant-to-plant PPAP submissions and related quality assurance activities.
• Facilitate problem-solving and containment activities associated with upstream and downstream plant-to-plant deliveries.
• Support concession processes, including risk assessments, cross-functional team reviews, and approvals as needed.
• Issue and communicate Quality Alerts when production quality issues arise.
• Track, monitor, and audit Quality Alerts to support effective quality management.
• Communicate containment requirements, support employee training, and audit containment actions as required.
• Perform SAP inventory movements and transactions, including blocking and unblocking materials.
• Support Logistics and Change Management Coordinators with PPAP and Plant Trial Run (PTR) shipments.
• Support Product Audit Q-Tests and related quality verification activities.
• Verify Operator Instruction Sheet (OIS) data as needed.
• Support internal and external Quality Management System (QMS) process audits and 5S audits.
• Present Quality training slides during New Hire Orientation according to the schedule established by QMS.
• Participate in weekly Material Review Board (MRB) meetings with Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.
• Support weekly Quality Hold Cage meetings with QMM Technicians.

Working Conditions

• Work in an office environment within a dynamic manufacturing setting.
• This position is not remote or hybrid.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, potentially many hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials on a moderately frequent basis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.