Quality Control Engineer

Sterling Stamping Plant is currently seeking a Quality Control Engineer / Supervisor to join our Quality team. The Quality Control Engineer / Supervisor is responsible for stamping plant product and process control applications utilizing quality control methodologies. The selected candidate is expected to develop and implement new and sustainable processes in a manufacturing environment. This position offers this elected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape and to launch a successful career with a major automotive company known in the industry for style. The Quality team's fast paced dynamic environment is the ideal environment for the entry-level or seasoned engineer to gain exposure to real world challenges and rewarding experiences. Additionally, the selected candidate will gain hands‑on experience to develop their business acumen providing a solid foundation and potential to become a future leader. The Quality Control Engineer expert must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution vehicle quality. Specific Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Provide technical leadership in coordinating and directing cross functional teams in the application of quality initiatives to employ root cause analysis, issue resolution and to establish corrective actions Provide supervision necessary to quality inspectors and repair technicians in compliance with engineering and quality standards Enthusiastically learn and support quality principles and tools Learn and apply basic and advanced problem-solving tools and methodologies Analyze quality defect data through stratification and mechanical engineering principles Track and manage quality related issues Champion continuous improvement efforts through the use of Kaizen activities, benchmarking, evaluating others best practices, reviewing lessons learned, etc. Respond to product quality issues utilizing available data Employ the standardization of best practices to ensure quality products Work with internal teams to develop and implement integrated content required to drive growth and maximize customer value Analyze and drive improvement to quality indicators Provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or technical related field Experience in Manufacturing Demonstrated experience managing union employees Self-directed, team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem solving skills Motivated to learn new principles and ideas, and have excitement in applying these new principles Motivated to make a positive impact in the work environment and on the quality of the products produced Computer proficient (including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and database applications) Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with quality control systems and methodologies Previous experience working in a union and manufacturing environment Formal problem-solving training / experience (green / black belt, Shainin, etc) Automotive experience in Body in White or Stamping Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs #J-18808-Ljbffr