Quality Engineer

Michigan, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Michigan City Indiana United States

Job ID:

R0111748

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Job Description:

The Company

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City Indiana our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators engineers and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today while boldly contributing to a sustainable circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi Sullair and Champion (Australia) we are proud of our reputation for reliability durability and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power youll be part of a global network thats shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the Position

The Quality Engineer serves as the primary liaison between the organization and the quality department for assigned product groups. This role is focused on driving continuous improvement and achieving zero defects by proactively addressing internal and customer quality issues. The Quality Engineer also leads root cause analysis supports corrective actions and monitors KPIs in collaboration with Operations Engineering and Supplier Quality teams.

Location: Location: On-site Michigan City IN

At this time we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial Mechanical Electrical or Manufacturing).
5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
Experience with quality tools such as PPAP FMEA Control Plans 8D MSA and SPC.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use standard quality measurement tools (e.g. calipers micrometers thread gages).

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong communication problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
ASQ certifications such as CQE CQA or CQM.
Certified Internal Auditor for ISO standards.
Hands-on experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g. Value Stream Mapping Root Cause Analysis Cpk/Ppk GR&R Kaizen 5S).
Familiarity with new product development and design for quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead investigations and resolution of assembly and test cell issues in coordination with Quality Technicians Engineering and Operations.
Drive quality improvement initiatives based on internal audits customer complaints warranty trends and external findings.
Maintain and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and First Pass Yield (FPY).
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for better quality outcomes.
Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process for timely resolution of non-conforming material.
Support high-quality design and process development during New Product Development (NPD) launches.
Conduct and follow up on Layered Process Audits (LPAs).
Assist in maintaining ISO-certified quality management systems.
Provide guidance to Quality Technicians and other team members on quality tools and methodologies.

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related performing the job the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety policies and requirements and must actively support the organizations efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race religion color age gender sexual orientation national origin genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability or other protected categories under applicable law whether in recruitment employment promotion transfer compensation or other conditions of employment.

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