HOP-Quality Engineer Jobs - Hopkinsville, Kentucky (KY)

HOP-Quality Engineer - Job Description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary: Responsible for interfacing with both internal and external customers, to ensure that quality expectations are met.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Combination of Experience and education Community College courses in Quality related discipline
• Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in similar role or equivalent work experience.
• Through knowledge of blue print reading and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Proficient in the understanding and use of Statistical process control (SPC), Stamping and Welding processes
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment (i.e. venires, micrometer, height gauges, profile projector, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• High level of time management

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent attendance
• Ability to interact with the Management Team in a professional manner to continually enhance the company's performance
• Desire to learn the business, understand the production process by walking the floor, and participating in production meetings
• A complete hands on approach is required to assist the plant in developing into a successful and profitable division of Martinrea, a multi-billion dollar company
• Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum direction
• Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and team leader
• Ability to manage and direct subordinates on the day-to-day tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to mentor and guide subordinates to achieve overall departmental goals and objectives
• Respecting and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship
• Adopt a common sense approach to identifying and addressing problems and control weaknesses
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition
• Ability to work hands on with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for trouble shooting root cause analysis, SPC data analysis, implementation and maintain up to date documentations related to APQP documentation
• Conduct and where necessary, lead in the improvement of capability studies and gauge R & R analysis
• Creating quality documents in compliance with the company's quality system manual and quality system standards
• Participate and coordinate the Team Oriented Problem Solving (corrective and preventive actions)
• Participate and coordinate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Coordinate and responsible for PPAP submissions within specified timeframe
• To review and make recommendations for the disposition of non-conforming/suspect products in a timely manner and ensure formal corrective actions are answered within customers guidelines
• Contribute and assist in variability reduction, process improvement and continuous improvement
• To notify internal and external customers of potential problems and make recommendations for resolutions
• Contribute and participate in the Quality System and the Environmental System to meet customer requirements and the international standards
• Maintain SPC charts and ensure that SPC points are within capability range or initiate action to bring back into range
• Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, safety concerns, unsuitability of standard material and difficult coordination requirements
• Coordinates project activities with other department's personnel to facilitate participation of appropriate staff in project completion
• Review project related documentation to ensure its accuracy
• Ensure time management is executed in the completion of all projects/ duties
• Assist with the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing quality system requirements
• Tracking customer satisfaction measurables and communicate to appropriate personnel and/or management
• Abide by all company polices including, but not limited to the following; Health and safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human resources policies, and Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Competency Level 4 includes all advanced understanding of the processes and functions as they relate to the position as determined by the leadership team.

Working Conditions

• Plant Floor
• Office

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Back-up Duties:

• Perform other duties as required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new skills sets and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company. We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!