Quality Engineer
Hitachi Astemo · Berea, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 15%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Hitachi Astemo (automotive) in Berea, KY.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, DOE
- Day to day
- about 15% travel
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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About the role
requirements
of the position at each specific (HIAMS)AM site and/or the strengths of the employee and the needs of the company):
Developing and maintaining Quality Systems.
Facilitating root cause analysis.
Assisting in supplier development
Visiting customers as necessary; working to meet customer satisfaction.
MIR disposition and QIR disposition.
PSW production runs.
Implements, monitors and reviews SPC programs.
Training technicians in Quality Measurement techniques and reporting.
Providing support and data to other departments as necessary.
Continually working to reduce defects in area of responsibility through cross functional continuous improvement teams.
Cooperating with all other personnel as necessary.
Daily/weekly/monthly Quality reports to the Q.A. Supervisor
Tracks continuous improvement through measurable reports/graphs.
Responsible for scrap meetings daily and scrap reports weekly.
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work from Engineering specifications, manuals, drawings, established procedures, verbal and written instructions, use a variety of precision measuring equipment. Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal. Must possess basic supervisory skills, SPC, FMEA, 8-D corrective action and DOE knowledge. KAIZEN activities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field
Experience: At least 3 years prior related experience preferred. Less than 3 years of in-field experience can be supplemented by an advanced (Masters) degree. Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
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Supervisory
Responsibilities
Supervisory
responsibilities
may be possible to perform the job duties as designated by area management.
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Company Name
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Family
Manufacturing & Operations
Job Description
Summary: Under the direction of department management, exercises responsibility for execution of Quality Assurance strategies and tactical plans at (HIAMS)AM sites. This position develops priorities and objectives in cooperation with each site management team and oversees implementation. Position serves as a corporate resource to all Quality staff and management teams at all sites. This position exercises independent judgment routinely and operates within established guidelines.
Essential Functions: Includes the following (other duties may be documented and assigned by local management and some duties may not apply dependent upon the
Working Conditions
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work.
Travel: Up to 15% domestic and international travel to suppliers and customers may be required as needed.
Work Environment: Working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas.