Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer I role at The Hillman Group (RDS) will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain teams, Suppliers, and Customers to evaluate and improve product quality, quality reporting, and quality processes under the supervision of the Quality Manager. This position will be full-time in person at our Tempe warehouse, located at 8990 S Kyrene Rd, Tempe AZ. Some travel in the U.S. may be required.

• Evaluation and improvement of the quality of new and existing products.
• Recommend and implement revisions to product specifications, processes, procedures, and/or quality control parameters and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Uncover and document quality-related issues through internal audits.
• Track and maintain quality metrics through data analysis.
• Visit top supplier facilities to ensure quality standards are met, as needed.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Active participant in MRB for review and disposition recommendation for rejected products through the NCMR process.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Technical Field preferred.
• 3 years in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong focus on teamwork & collaboration.
• Interpersonal skills for dealing with internal & external customers.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving & analytical skills.
• Professionalism at all times.
• Embrace Hillman Core Values:
  Trust & Respect, Honesty & Integrity, Building on our Differences, Accountability.
• Provide and accept feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
• Logical reasoning in making decisions & creatively solve problems.
• Follow and interpret policies & procedures.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Manage, prioritize individual workload & work under pressure.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and schematics.
• Use advanced quality inspection tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Excellent math, analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Document test results and quality trends with graphs and charts.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, listening, and communication skills.

N/A

Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required. Office sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.