Quality Engineer

Job description

Org Marketing Statement In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Pump and Motor Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life.

We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

Position Summary

Lead and ensure compliance with product and process quality standards through problem prevention and resolution, data analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and development of continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s quality, cost, delivery, and productivity objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, analysis, and resolution of internal and external quality issues. Analyze process trends and performance using statistical and quality tools. Implement and maintain quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, and PPAP. Monitor and improve process and product quality indicators through projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, defects, and cost of quality (COQ). Participate in internal, process, product, and customer audits, and follow up on the closure of findings.

Validate process changes, new products, equipment, and manufacturing methods from a quality standpoint. Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. Develop and train personnel on quality tools, standards, and methodologies. Develop and analyze documentation related to process changes and improvements. Identify potential quality risks and establish preventive actions.

Promote a culture of quality at the source, defect prevention, and continuous improvement — Zero Defects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree IIA, IMA, IME, IQ, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related fields). Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar position Proven experience in problem solving and process improvement. Experience in audits and managing customer requirements.

GD&T High Skills in Core Tools

APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC. Bilingual English Spanish capable to maintain a fluent conversation Problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and root cause analysis tools. Knowledge in QMS, preferably IATF 16949 or ISO 9001. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Minitab Power BI desirable Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

Essential Competencies

Excellent internal and external customer service Change agent Leadership Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation. Data-driven decision-making. Effective communication. Teamwork and multidisciplinary leadership. Customer oriented. Proactivity and sense of urgency. Ability to work under pressure. Language Tags