Quality Engineer

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As part of the Continuous Improvement segment within the USA Corp Quality Organization, the Quality Engineer (QE) plays a critical role in enhancing both internal and external quality processes to elevate the customer experience. QEs collaborate closely with production sites, sales and field personnel who lead technical improvement projects and manage claims within their assigned areas. Quality Engineers ensure these efforts are aligned with customer expectations by translating the Voice of the Customer into measurable improvement targets—such as Claims, NCRs, and NQC (non‑quality cost).

Together, QEs and teams at the sites co‑develop and execute improvement projects, with QEs taking the lead in designing audits to ensure long‑term sustainability of results.

• Receive and act on quality feedback from the Quality Technical Services team regarding field issues, developing internal plant‑level action plans.
• Manage the USA Corp process for claim management including organization, follow‑up of repairs with associated costs and approvals.
• Lead and manage a high quality, detailed and comprehensive 8D problem‑solving process to address root causes of quality issues and ensure long‑term prevention of recurrence on behalf of USA Corp.
• Collaborate with Sales, support function and Quality Systems personnel (at the plants) to enhance USA Corp processes and routines that support disciplined change management aligned with 8D corrective actions, process mapping along with process audits on support functions at USA Corp.
• Partner with support functions, plant floor teams, Process Engineering, and VPAs to lead or support projects aimed at reducing quality defects and improving administrative processes that impact customer experience.
• Involved directly or supporting on quality improvement focused projects/actions leading to improved performance (quality of product, quality of process, efficiency, cost support and benchmarking activities).
• Manage and analyze Quality metrics, identifying trends in lagging indicators and developing strategic roadmaps for quality improvement.
• Conduct in‑depth statistical analysis of leading indicators to uncover root causes and support the development of effective counter‑measures.
• Support internal process audits in coordination with Quality Systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coach teams to foster a quality mindset, strengthen the quality culture, and reinforce the Voice of the Customer at all operational levels.
• Occasional travel (≈10%) for Customer Visits and Complaint Resolution, Manufacturing Site Support, Participation in Cross‑Functional Projects, Process Benchmarking.
• Occasional operation of a motorized passenger vehicle or other vehicles such as forklifts, tractors, etc.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Strong computer skills, including O365 Suite applications and the ability to learn new applications as needed or required. Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recommended to have SAP capability.
• Ability to work in and lead diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects.
• Capable of working independently in a self‑directed environment.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent attention to details. Knowledge of problem‑solving methodologies.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, standards, and regulations such as ISO and/or API Standards.
• Must demonstrate ability to lead cross‑functional teams effectively.
• Must be able to accomplish goals through indirect and influential leadership in the plants and with above plant personnel.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or quality‑related discipline.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree.
• Preferred:
  Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent, Certified ISO / API Q1 auditor or lead auditor.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality…