Quality Engineer

MAU is hiring a Quality Engineer for our client in Florence, KY. As a Quality Engineer, you will support quality assurance processes, internal 8D problem-solving, production part approvals, containment actions, and continuous quality improvement activities across steering control, servo, and sensor unit production lines. This is a direct-hire opportunity.Benefits Package401(k) retirement plan401(k) matchingHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceAccidental loss coverageShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceSick leavePaid vacationPaid holidaysPaid time off (PTO)Sign-on bonusRelocation bonusFlexible spending account (FSA)Opportunities for advancementOn-the-job trainingRequired Education and ExperienceFive years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Preferred Education and ExperienceAdvanced problem-solving experience using the 8D methodology.Knowledge of production value streams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.Knowledge of Process Capability Studies and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) in support of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.Knowledge of corporate regulations and requirements, including BBM Process Compass, Central Quality Directives (CDQ), and Bill of Material (BOM).Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) print reading, claims management, and change coordination for serial production parts.General RequirementsStrong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software packages.Ability to learn additional software applications, including SAP and WindChill.Technical mathematical skills.Ability to make independent decisions involving complex situations.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with coworkers, colleagues, and management.Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments.Ability to perform assigned tasks satisfactorily and efficiently.Essential FunctionsSupport and facilitate internal plant quality 8D problem-solving activities with cross-functional team members for Steering Control Unit (SCU), Servo, and Sensor Unit production lines.Coordinate with Quality Management Methods (QMM) Technicians, Manufacturing Operations (MFO) Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers (MFE), assembly line workers, team leads, and managers across all production shifts.Collaborate with Project Leads (PPL), Sales, and Design Engineers in Florence, Plymouth, and Queretaro on quality-related topics.Provide daily direction and technical support to QMM Technicians.Report functionally and disciplinarily to the QMM Group Leader for additional assignments and escalation decisions.Support upstream and downstream plant-to-plant PPAP submissions and related quality assurance activities.Facilitate problem-solving and containment activities associated with upstream and downstream plant-to-plant deliveries.Support concession processes, including risk assessments, cross-functional team reviews, and approvals as needed.Issue and communicate Quality Alerts when production quality issues arise.Track, monitor, and audit Quality Alerts to support effective quality management.Communicate containment requirements, support employee training, and audit containment actions as required.Perform SAP inventory movements and transactions, including blocking and unblocking materials.Support Logistics and Change Management Coordinators with PPAP and Plant Trial Run (PTR) shipments.Support Product Audit Q-Tests and related quality verification activities.Verify Operator Instruction Sheet (OIS) data as needed.Support internal and external Quality Management System (QMS) process audits and 5S audits.Present Quality training slides during New Hire Orientation according to the schedule established by QMS.Participate in weekly Material Review Board (MRB) meetings with Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.Support weekly Quality Hold Cage meetings with QMM Technicians.Working ConditionsWork in an office environment within a dynamic manufacturing setting.This position is not remote or hybrid.Physical DemandsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods, potentially many hours.Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials on a moderately frequent basis.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE