Engineer I, Quality Analysis - J0051205

About the Role

This position plans and directs activities concerning quality improvement, quality systems development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for fuel injector manufacturing processes, materials, and products. The role involves completing root cause analysis of internal production rejects and customer trouble reports to ensure thorough investigations, true root cause analysis, and controlled change points in the customers’ best interests.

Responsibilities

• Support Production with Process Efficiency, including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): 20%
• Address Customer Requests and Concerns: 20%
• Create New Product and Line Startup Documentation: 10%
• Troubleshoot and implement Corrective/Preventive Measures (C/M): 15%
• Audit Processes and Documentation: 15%
• Prepare Presentations for all Levels of Management: 5%
• Document Data for IPPAARs and Material/Process Change Points: 5%
• Travel to Customers, Vendors, and Parent Companies: 5%
• Confirm Product Characteristics and Measurement Techniques Data: 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting production in emergency situations (e.g., equipment downtime) and brainstorming alternative quality verifications.

Requirements

• 4-year College Degree in Mechanical or other Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in injection molding, machining, automated, and/or short-cycle time assembly processes.
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets to perform job duties.

Skills

• Ability to promote and carry out the “Astemo Philosophy” and “5 Joys.”
• Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate high motivation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy in Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Provides strong leadership to subordinate personnel.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand, collaborating across departments to assess project feasibility.
• Improves manufacturing proficiency to meet plant goals and objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of assigned processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Coordinates and recommends cost-saving and efficiency ideas for the facility.
• High level of technical ability and successful project leadership.

Software

• Basic experience with Microsoft Windows.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic experience with Minitab preferred.
• Advanced experience with Excel preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for long periods while sitting.
• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen.
• Full motor skills are required.

This position is classified as Exempt under applicable wage-and-hour laws. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and may work in excess of 40 hours per week to meet job responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Requires up to 5% travel.
• Manufacturing floor settings with common noise levels.
• Office workspace is provided.

Adhere to all safety protocols and environmental regulations, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 environmental management standards.

Equipment Used

• Personal computer/laptop.
• Hand measurement gauges and equipment.