Quality Assurance Engineer

Summary of Position:

Coordinate activities to direct and control an organization in order to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its performance.

Corporate:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and Health and Safety OHSAS 18001 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by HOD

EHS:

1. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
2. Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
3. Meets company safety goals

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assures that only PPAP approved products are delivered to the customer (including process changes, supplier changes, transfers, etc.).
• Assures that all lessons learned (alerts, customer complaints, analyses, warranty evaluations, etc.) are respected within program phase and serial production.
• Implement Internal Product, System and Process Audits.
• Develop and implement quality system documentation and procedures.
• IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Management representative.
• Assure IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements are implemented.

Competency Requirements:

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Confidentiality:  Has an understanding that area of work requires upmost confidentiality; particularly in regards to handling employment/personal information.  Works with the team to insure that all information from within the department is kept private. 
2. Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs 
3. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
4. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
5. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
6. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
7.  Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
8.  Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
9. Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
10.  Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
11.  Flexibility / Adaptability:  Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.  Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
12. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
13. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
14. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinion s always respectful to others.

 Education/ Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Team work
• Effective negotiation
• Personnel Management
• Compliance targets
• Proactive
• Organized
• Responsible

Software Skills Required

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experienced with ADP and SAP preferred
• Demonstrated skills in database maintenance and record keeping
• Strong understanding of HRIS

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• regularly required to talk and hear
• frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, and walk
• required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• required to use close vision and be able to focus
• ability to work extended hours as needed
• ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed

 The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse environments.

Reporting:

• Reports to: QC Manager  / Champaign, IL location

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Healthy Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Paid time off