Quality Engineer

JOB TITLE –QUALITY ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Thermtrol Corporation is actively seeking candidates for a Quality Engineer opportunity located at the headquarters in North Canton, Ohio. The ideal candidate must have a passion for working with customers and a good business relationship with the customer's supplier quality team to represent Thermtrol. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to share customer requirements and align them with Thermtrol's quality standards. Incumbent will be responsible for PPAP review, and the approval process with responsible customer to support on-time launch of projects at Thermtrol. This candidate must be a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities, technical skills, hands-on approach, effective written and verbal communication, and most importantly, a passion for making data-based decisions for process improvements. The Quality Engineer will provide direct support to the manufacturing plant and will help strengthen existing systems to promote a zero-defect philosophy between suppliers, Thermtrol internal departments and support groups. The ideal candidate will work alongside Program Management, Engineering, materials and inside sales and Purchasing cross-functional team members to meet business objectives. The primary responsibilities will include PPAP documentation review, PPAP on-time approval with customers, customer complaint handling, Root-Cause investigation, Corrective Action implementation, Product Audits, and monitoring ISO9001 and IATF1649 compliance at all levels of the organization. Thermtrol Corporation has a manufacturing site in Vietnam, so this position requires working with the cross-functional team members overseas for product and process improvement initiatives.
SPECIALIST FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

• AIAG Tools - APQP / PFMEA / Control Plan / PPAP
• Applied statistics and quality engineering techniques including Measurement Systems Analysis (Gage R&R), descriptive statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk/Ppk), Statistical Process Control (SPC)Statistical Analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies – 5Whys, 8D, PDCA, Gemba Walks, 5s
• Quality Management Experience – ISO 9001, IATF 16949
• Manufacturing Process Knowhow - Wire Processing (Cutting, Crimping and Assembly), Molding, Welding, Continuity Testing

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience
• ISO9001 and / or IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams).
• Ability to interface well with others working at all levels.
• Ability to read and understand CAD drawings
• Ability to understand various manufacturing processes.
• Flexible to work off hours with the manufacturing site in Vietnam when needed.
• Automotive Industry Experience preferred
• CQE is desirable but not required.
• Up to 25% travel to the manufacturing site and / or to suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.