Quality Engineer - Aiken, SC - Manufacturing

Company: altRPO: Manufacturing
Location: Aiken
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

The Role You ll PlayAre you a results-oriented engineer with a track record of problem-solving in the manufacturing industry? If so, this Quality Engineer role might be a great next step for your career! In this role, you'd have the opportunity to interact with large customers, make a direct impact on the profitability of the company, and collaborate with a high-performing team to resolve pressing challenges. You'll be able to work on continuous improvement projects and implement innovative ideas that directly impact company performance and customer satisfaction. You'll work with data, but also get hands-on with the processes. If you get excited by a dynamic environment with ever-changing challenges, apply below!Who You AreA strong written and verbal communicator, able to motivate others to help achieve your goals and generate buy-in from all levels of the organization, both with internal teams and external customers.Resilient and results-oriented in your approach to problem-solving. You don't get caught up in the emotion of the moment, but can stay calm and find positive solutions (and maybe have a little fun in the process)Constantly looking for ways to improve the current processes and policies and not afraid to share your input or generate new ideas.A team player, willing to go above and beyond to help your team win, both in the plant and across the quality organization. Skilled at collaboration within a cross-functional team.Extremely detail-oriented and organized, self-disciplined in your approach to prioritizing your work.Confident and skilled in the use of quality tools including PPAP, control plans, PFMEAs, and working within a quality system (ISO, IATF).Continuous-improvement focused, utilizing Lean concepts and problem-solving techniques.Community Aiken, South CarolinaAuthentic South Carolina equestrian community, rich in historic charm and tradition, quaint downtown.Lovely parks, including a 2,100-acre urban forest with 70 miles of trails.Halfway between Columbia, SC, and Augusta, GA, easy access to bigger city vibes.A tight-knit community with endless fun events, like block parties, tours, farmer's markets, and craft fairs.The most important event to note is Aiken's Famous Steeplechase held in the Spring since 1930! Big Hats, cocktails, and fast horses!2-hour drive to beaches, mountains, and amusement parks, 1-hour drive to college football games.Named one of the best small towns of the South by Southern Living. Evans, GA, a suburb of Augusta, was named City to Live in the fall of 2020 by Money magazine.Background ProfileRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree requiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, is preferred.3+ years of related experienceStrong communication skills (written & verbal)Good problem solverMicrosoft Office experience (must be confident using v-lookups & pivot tables)Auditing experiencePreferred Skills & ExperienceExperience with PPAPExperience with control plansExperience with PFMEAsExperience in ISO9001:2015 environmentExperience with lean manufacturing/continuous improvement techniquesSix Sigma, Shainin, or other statistical problem-solving certification and/or experienceCross-functional team experienceProject management experienceTechnical skills & experiences:Quality systems (ISO, IATF)ERP System (JDE)APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)Minitab (preferred)Experience using measurement equipment (MSA or Gage R&R)Root cause corrective actionSupplier corrective action requests from customersFaro arm experience

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