Quality Assurance Engineer

Addresses customer concerns through effective problem-solving, helps in identifying root causes, tracks corrective actions, supports APQP launch initiatives. Heads and supports effective implementation of IATF16949 Quality Management System. Drives continual improvement activities on the manufacturing floor to ensure processes delivers product that meet customer expectations.

• Drive customer concerns to closure through effective problem-solving.
• Drive supplier quality improvement.
• Help suppliers identify root causes and corrective action.
• Track corrective actions for timely closure.
• Lead structured problem-solving approach for internal and external problems.
• Develop and implement systems to support IATF16949 compliance activities.
• Track scrap, rework, internal and external PPM, and lead teams for improvement.
• Lead the Internal Auditing of the Quality System.
• Support APQP launch initiatives through effective management of PPAP process, development of control plans and PFMEAS, participation in APQP meetings.
• Mentor, coaches, and teaches Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Line Inspectors.
• Identifies and completes capital purchases based on business needs
• Develop and leads training for the site with regards to lean practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline required. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

• 5 years experience implementing quality systems in a manufacturing and design environment.
• Tier One automotive sector – Preferred.
• Using APQP tools (FMEA, Control Plans, QFD, DOE) – Required.
• 8D problem solving process – Required.
• Using and applying Statistical tools – Required.
• ISO9001 / IATF16949 methodology – Required.
• Understanding of industry standards with regards to destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Understanding of GD&T
• Supplier development – Preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt – Preferred.

• Must be able to move constantly.
• Frequently need to move about inside office and plant designated area to inspect inventory.
• Occasional movement of hands, wrists or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.
• Frequent need to position self to check quality on floor and on the shelves.

• Frequently exposed to loud noises.
• Frequent exposure to office designated area and plant area.
• Occasional atmospheric exposure.

• Innovation, Cooperation, and Empathy
• Attention to Detail
• Development and Continual Learning
• Researching information
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.