Quality Engineer
Columbus, OH - USA
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Performance Reporting- Analyze operational inventory and quality data including mispicks claims corrective action requests audit findings downtime reservations and non-conformance trends.
- Develop and maintain dashboards scorecards and reports to identify risks trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and present Quality Management Reviews inventory meeting presentations month-end reporting API data reports finance reports and other leadership reporting.
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Management- Lead structured root cause investigations utilizing methodologies such as 5 Why Fishbone A3 and 8D.
- Validate root causes using data and operational observations.
- Develop implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues and improve process performance.
- Inventory Quality & Operational Support- Monitor inventory accuracy and performance through reservations cycle counts row audits drop point reviews and related scorecards.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and financial issues exceeding established thresholds.
- Coordinate operational requests and issue resolution activities across departments and shifts.
- Quality Management System & Compliance- Support ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements including audits change management activities and document control processes.
- Participate in internal audits and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Assist with corrective action tracking and compliance reporting.
- Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with operations inventory finance and customer-facing teams to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive process improvement initiatives that reduce risk improve inventory accuracy and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Build sustainable reporting tools and accountability measures that support long-term operational performance.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse environment.
- Frequent interaction with warehouse operations inventory control quality teams and leadership.
- Combination of office-based analytical work and warehouse floor support.
- Exposure to warehouse equipment inventory storage areas and varying operational conditions.
- Occasional schedule flexibility required to support investigations audits and operational needs across shifts.
Days and Shift Information
- Standard hours: MondayFriday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
- Schedule may vary based on operational needs customer requirements inventory activities audits investigations and support for alternate shifts as needed.
Qualifications :
Education
- Associate degree in Engineering Quality Supply Chain Business or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Quality Operations Management or related discipline.
Experience
- 24 years of experience in inventory management quality assurance process improvement supply chain warehouse operations or related analytical roles.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables lookup functions data analysis and chart creation.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience working with inventory systems cycle count programs and warehouse operations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Power Query and data modeling.
- Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma A3 8D or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with WMS ERP systems and data extraction/reporting tools.
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Personality Traits
- Analytical and data-driven.
- Naturally curious with strong investigative skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Proactive and solution-focused.
- Adaptable in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Collaborative and team-oriented.
- Accountable and results-driven.
- Strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Effective communicator capable of influencing positive change across departments.
Additional Information :
Pay / Benefits / Perks
- Competitive pay rate
- Paid Time Off: Accrue up to five days of PTO in the first year; two weeks of vacation plus one week of PTO accrued upon first anniversary.
- Health & Insurance: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
- Additional Benefits: Doc-On-Demand Tuition Reimbursement Paid Volunteer Day and Employee Assistance Program.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Loudon County Trucking was founded in 1996 with three units and a base of operations in Knoxville, TN. LCT is an award-winning trucking company respected in the trucking industry as specialists hauling aluminum and steel products.Loudon County Trucking, now a PS Logistics Company, has ... View more