Operations Quality Engineer

About the Role

DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems, specializing in diesel, gas, and electric drivetrains for construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles, and other professional applications.

The Operations Quality Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and execution of technical topics for Operations Quality functions, interacting with Customer/Supplier/Corporate Quality Departments of DEUTZ Corp and the Operations Quality Group from Deutz AG.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflows, processes, and products, and create quality documentation in relation to operations/production activities
• Maintain and control documentation for Operations and the Quality Operations system
• Process implementation and improvement of Operations Quality relevant processes; analyze the effectiveness and resource usage of these processes
• Monitor and analyze quality performance within Operations Quality and Production related departments/activities (PPM/FTQ/COPQ/etc.)
• Internal project responsibility: Participation and representation of Operations Quality in assigned project team meetings and activities
• Coordination of Operations Quality responsibilities for PPAP requests on internally produced goods
• Assist with the coordination of cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve internal issues and develop root cause analysis and containment activities with the Corporate Quality Group
• Assist with Internal Audits related to Operations Quality in cooperation with the Corporate Quality team
• Participate in and lead different strategic quality projects and continuous improvement projects with the Operations Quality team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years of progressive experience
• Minimum 2 years previous Quality Assurance experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical English language
• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of diesel engines and experience with hybrid or electric drive systems
• Knowledge of tools and methodology as well as ISO standards
• Knowledge of the German language
• SAP knowledge a plus

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
• Combination of office and shop floor work
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0-10% depending on business needs

Supervisory Responsibility: Individual Contributor