Quality Engineer

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Columbus, IN. This is an opportunity to join an organization which offers a strong work/life balance and as well as advancement opportunities. You will focus on improving production quality, reduce defects, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $80,000-85,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive medical benefit plans, Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan.

Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for achieving high levels of quality results while decreasing defects
• Create, maintain, and update an audit tracking system with coinciding audit schedule
• Inspect facilities periodically to identify problems and create weekly maintenance/remediation schedules so work can be allocated
• Inspect and test engineering systems for accuracy and log all errors
• Solve problems and conduct root cause analysis activities to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance issues
• Recommend changes for process improvements to the manufacturing and quality process
• Participate in quality audits, projects, or special assignments as assigned
• Assist the Engineering and Quality Managers with the strategic vision of the department, develop plans for improvement, and help in executing those plans
• Monitor the inventory of materials, replacement parts, and equipment
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Monitor, communicate, and improve KPI’s, including cost reduction, DPPM, and waste
• Update blueprints, designs, drawings, and schematics for process improvements, compliance, and simplification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing setting is required
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, designs, drawings, and schematics
• Ideal candidates will possess understanding of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing strategies
• Ideal candidates will have experience with federally regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, etc.
• Must have knowledge of quality standards and health & safety practices and regulations
• Must be willing to learn, self-motivated, and a positive leader
• Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Quality Engineer position located in Columbus, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.