Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Quality Process Engineer is responsible for solving issues/problems as well as monitoring and improving the quality process. They are responsible for implementing solutions under tight deadlines (8D, 5 Why’s), and following up on engineering changes, process, and product changes in order to assist in timely PPAP submission to our customer.

Duties & Tasks:

• Monitors, tests, and reports on the quality of products and processes,
• Responsible for designing quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, and products,
• Responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems and determining corrective actions,
• Prepare reports, work with deadlines, and update quality standards.
• Lead and manage the Quality Supervisors and hourly team members.
• Responsible for all Quality Process activities including daily operation, customer interaction.
• Implement and Audit corrective actions regarding quality issues.
• Work with Customers, Program Management, Design, and plant to ensure smooth launch of all new programs.
• Participates in product development to ensure Quality products are developed.
• Ensure that Customer and Supplier quality issues are resolved using problem solving methods.
• Other job duties are assigned as required.
• Provides service at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC plant; coordinate all the activities needed for the implementation of containment actions and process improvement activities.
• Submit status reports on a Daily base.
• Attend GCA meeting as customer required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear,
• Frequently required to sit, stand, squat, bend at the knees and waist, and walk,
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork,
• Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder,
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.,
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus,
• Ability to work extended hours as needed,
• Ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed,
• Required to wear PPE as required in each area.

The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• 5 years in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
• 3 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer
• Manage team of 30+ TM’s
• Must have at least 2 years of Supervisory experience

Software Skills Required:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications,
• Experienced with ADP and SAP preferred,
• Demonstrated skills in database maintenance and record keeping,
• Knowledge of QMS systems

Technical Skills Required:

• Core Tools (SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP).
• 5 Phases, Drill, Deep & Wide, 8-D and/or other problem-solving tools.
• Computer and software expertise.
• GD&T Drawing Interpretation.
• Complex data analysis.
• Ability to influence teams to achieve goals.

Competency Requirements:

• Confidentiality : Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly regarding handling employment/personal information. Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private.
• Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
• Communication: Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative : Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
• Engagement : Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Model’s adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
• Integrity : Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Organizational and Self Discipline : Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving : Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Teamwork : Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
• Mutual Respect and Support : Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinion is always respectful to others.

Reporting:

• Reports to: Quality Senior Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Healthy Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. All employment decisions at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this position. HTGSS reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGSS team members are subject to all other HTGSS policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGSS’s Team Member Handbook.