Quality Engineer

Autocar LLC headquartered in Hagerstown Indiana is a leading manufacturer of severe duty trucks. With a steady stream of innovations to their Xpeditor line - ranging from improved ergonomic cabs and integrated controls to a new hybrid-drive refuse truck - Autocar has staked out a position as the industrys technology and innovation leader. Moreover they have forged strong partnerships with the leading suppliers in the business including Allison Cummins ArvinMeritor Hendrickson and others.

Job Overview:

You will be responsible for managingsupplier quality as it relates to daily production. This includes the investigation of suspect material ensuring the proper processing of rejected material including the administration of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) RMAs Scrap etc. This position will also be responsible for overseeing any Quality Technicians that may report up.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Act as the specific subject matter expert (SME) and owner of the documented process.
• Identify opportunities to improveaccuracy and the overall process.
• Work closely with the operations manager to identify report and solve problems.
• Optimize and organize reject quarantine area based on point of use and volume.
• Drive Plan for Every Part transformation and mentality as it relates to suspect material and its proper handling.
• Communicate clear instructions to team members.
• Train team members in accordance with company guidelines on assembly procedures.
• Createand maintain hourly/daily/weekly/monthly metrics and report daily on the same.

Education and Experience

• 3yearsof relevant work experience in quality engineering and/orleadership; bachelors degree preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive cohesion and collaboration among many different people & functions
• Confidence presence and credibility to command the respect of colleagues and senior stakeholders especially withinoperational departments
• Adaptable / Flexible - being open to change in response to new information different or unexpected circumstances
• Organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word and MRP system

Physical Requirements

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask air purifying respirator(i.e. half and/or full faced)safety shoes gloves safety glasses and ear protection.
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
• While performing the duties of thisjobit is required to stand walk and use hands to operate objects tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb balance stoop kneel or crouch when necessary forjobactivity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Location:

This role will be located onsite at our Hagerstown IN facility.

What Youll Get

• Competitive compensation that recognizes your skills experience and impact.
• Comprehensive medical dental vision and life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability to support your well-being.
• 401(k) with a company match to help you invest in your future.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays to rest recharge and maintain work-life balance.
• A high-impact role with real ownership.

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee maybe requiredto perform. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Autocaris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance):

Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources