Quality Engineer

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Hoffer Plastics is hiring for " Quality Engineer ", "1st shift ".

Starting Pay $80k - $110K (based on experience)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the APQP activities for assigned customers and completes all forms and paperwork related to quality. Support preliminary reviews, design reviews, and customer meetings.
• Coordinate the completion and submission of PPAP packages in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Participate in the development and upkeep of PFMEAs.
• Support on-site mold sampling approval process.
• Develop any needed inspection plans, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Responsible for reviewing customer requirements and incorporating them into the inspection plan.
• Define measuring equipment and technique to support inspection plans, which may include the development of special gauges.
• Define and implement any needed SPC requirements.
• Support the generation of quality documentation (work instructions, standard-operating-procedures, etc.).
• Responsible for supplier quality as it related to subcontractor services.
• Possible involvement with customer and 3rd party audits.
• For assigned customers, resolve customer quality issues using the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving.
• Work with manufacturing and support personnel (e.g. tool rooms, automation, engineering, sales) to care for customer needs.
• This job description does not contain every function / responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties / functions as assigned.
• All team members shall:
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
  • Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
  • Comply with safety regulations, wear prescribed personal protective equipment and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will:

• Usually stand / sit most of their workday.
• Occasionally walk, bend at waist, twist / turn, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, lift above & below waist, lift above shoulders between 10 to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally use finder/hand and squeezing movements.
• Frequently do keyboarding.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in an engineering, plastics technology, or quality related discipline preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
• Must be familiar with AIAG standards, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Experience in an ISO-9001, MedAccred, and/or IATF 16949 quality environment.
• Knowledge of the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving and related tools (i.e. PDCA, DMAIC).
• Strong computer proficiency in office related applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge in statistical methods.
• Able to accommodate light travel.

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

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Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.