Quality Engineer

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the coordination of planning, execution, operation and maintenance of quality system procedures and standards for the JCB North America manufacturing facility. This individual will drive and have ownership of identifying opportunities for product and process improvement and lead quality improvement activities with cross functional teams.

About the Role

Establish quality standards that address tightening, fits, finish, functional testing, visual, etc. for all products produced in the manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ISO 9001 management system
• Create, set up and audit manufacturing processes and changes to ensure conformance with process control procedures, quality standards and engineering specifications
• Create and implement necessary changes to ensure quality standards are met
• Ensure system conforms to applicable ISO 9000 standards
• Routinely offer suggestions to improve quality through design based on all of the above
• Create process improvement communication channels across the manufacturing functions
• Champion continuous process improvement amongst teams and its team members
• Proactively assist the organization in meeting its objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5S lean manufacturing and six sigma certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment in a related industry

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong analytical skills with a practical balance of “shop floor” experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence change
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Knowledge and ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to delegate work
• Assist with maintaining ISO 9000 system
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Physical Requirements

• Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk
• The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Demands

• Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk
• The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.