Description
Join Power Systems AHS, a leader in innovative hydraulic solutions, where your expertise as a Quality Engineer will drive excellence in product quality and customer satisfaction. This role collaborates with production, engineering, and sales teams to champion continuous improvement and maintain compliance with quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and inspection processes.
Process Optimization: Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize assembly processes, reduce defects, and improve overall product quality.
Non-Conformance Management: Lead investigations into quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Compliance: Ensure all processes, products, and documentation comply with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards.
Customer Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining strong client relationships.
Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Root Cause Analysis: Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, test results, and compliance documentation, ensuring traceability and adherence to industry standards.
Supplier Quality: Work with suppliers to ensure incoming hydraulic components meet quality requirements, conducting supplier audits as needed.
Training: Train production staff in quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices to foster a culture of quality.
Data Analysis: Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and report on quality performance to management.
Customer Support: Address customer quality concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or assembly environment. Experience with fluid power components is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, ISO 9001).
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Familiarity with inspection tools and techniques (e.g., calipers, gauges, CMM).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
- Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of components or materials up to 25 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and hydraulic equipment.
In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is $90k-$100k depending on experience, including potential bonus opportunities. Bonus amounts can be tied to company, location and/or individual performance, but no specific amount is guaranteed. All full-time associates are eligible for typical employment benefits expected from an industry leader (including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, life insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.).
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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