Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer II

HGC Industries - Indianapolis, IN

Salary Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Position Type Full Time Job Shift 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday Travel Percentage None

Job Title:

Quality Engineer II

Department:
Quality

Reports To:

Quality Manager

Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

On-Site

The Quality Engineer works with Operations and Engineering to establish processes, documentation and training to prevent defects and meet customer requirements for automotive customers. The QE will also be responsible for managing assigned customers and suppliers. This will be accomplished through strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with a team while complying with IATF
16949 and ISO
14001 standards. The Quality Engineer contributes to the HGC company mission by building positive relationships with coworkers, customers, and suppliers. Success for a quality engineer will result in trusting relationships, improved processes, and improved quality systems.

• Works with Engineering and Operations to develop processes and documentation supporting our quality management system. Including:
• APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning)
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis)
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis)
• Design/Process Reviews
• Conduct product and process audits and inspections
• 8D problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Continuous improvement teams
• Leads completion of assigned external and internal corrective actions
• Read blueprints and identify non-conforming product
• Performs customer/supplier audits, layered audits, and internal quality and environmental system audits (IATF 16949 and ISO
  14000)
• Supports Operations, Receiving, Materials, and Quality with nonconforming product disposition
• SPC implementation and management
• Manages assigned customers/suppliers to address quality-related activities and lead improvement teams
• Follows and reviews active projects by maintaining project activity trackers, attending project review meetings, and signing off on project phase completions.
• Provides quality support as necessary to customers during all phases of product development
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Proficient math skills, including statistical analysis
• Root cause analysis and formal problem-solving ability
• Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability skills to effectively manage demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to work self-sufficiently to ensure accuracy and quality of tasks
• Ability to navigate and resolve internal or external situations effectively and resourcefully
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholders

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a technical field or a minimum of 10 years of equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of 5 years in Quality Engineering
• Certified Quality Engineer(CQE) a plus
• AITF 16949 or ISO
  14000 auditor certification a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Power Point
• Experience with IATF
  16949 and ISO
  14001 certifications required
• 3+ years in automotive is preferred

• Sitting for long periods- 5-10 hours a day
• Standing for long periods- 5-10 hours a day
• Walking for long periods- 1-5 hours a day
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl- occasionally
• Push, pull, twist, reach, & engage in rapid reflex movements
  - Occasionally
• Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and/or stairs
  - If needed

Manufacturing plant and office employees can/will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles.

Occasional (less than 5%) travel to local customers and suppliers

HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws.