Quality Engineer

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan – the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods  are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The Quality Engineer reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes, products, and systems meet internal quality standards. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives by applying quality tools, analyzing data, driving corrective and preventive actions, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality standards. The engineer will guide and assist manufacturing personnel, field installation teams, and the broader Daifuku organization.

• Identification of processes, electrical, mechanical, and welding.
• Determination of criteria and methods to ensure process operation & control.
• Process improvement resulting in measurable data.
• Problem solving and mistake proofing.
• FMEA (Process & Design).
• Utilization of Corrective Action System.
• Tooling Management.
• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Compile and provide reports regarding nonconformance/corrective action data.
• Train employees in quality concepts and work instructions.
• Administrate document control procedures for all quality related documents.
• Facilitate internal and participate in third‑party ISO/QS audits.
• Assist with statistical process control activities and data analysis for manufacturing facilities and suppliers.
• Assist with measuring and testing product manufacturing techniques, test readiness, and documentation of failures, root cause, and corrective action.
• Conduct or assign personnel to perform product/process inspections at vendor sites and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• English language – understanding of structure, rules, and grammar.
• Engineering and technology – application of engineering science and technology to design and production.
• Production and processing – knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques to maximize effective manufacture and distribution.
• Customer and personal service – knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including assessment of needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating satisfaction.

• Multitasking – managing multiple tasks or demands simultaneously.
• Time management – managing own time and the time of others.
• Service orientation – actively seeking ways to help people.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions.
• Judgment and decision making – evaluating costs and benefits to choose the best action.
• Monitoring – assessing performance to improve or take corrective action.
• Verbal and written expression and recognition – effective communication.
• Information ordering – arranging actions in a specific order according to rules.
• Problem sensitivity – identifying when something is likely to go wrong.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical curriculum or associate’s degree with 2 years of experience in statistical techniques or 4 years on the job in decision‑making positions or six years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Short‑term travel – including supplier visits, customer visits, and facilities.
• Computer proficiency and efficient use of Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, QS 9000, and TE supplement.
• Knowledge of statistical tools, data collection techniques, and ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Knowledge of FMEA, FTA, DOE, QFD.
• Ability to use problem‑solving skills, organization, multitasking, and training skills.
• Ability to read and evaluate existing technical and service data.
• Knowledge of Daifuku operations and products helpful.

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