Quality Engineer

Overview

Since 1946, STE Hackney, Inc., has specialized in vocational truck bodies and trailers built for customers representing the World’s most recognizable brands. The Hackney line-up features aluminum side load bodies, service bodies, vending bodies, shelving units and cooler products. We are committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner by reducing our environmental footprint.

Reports:
Director of Quality

Quality Engineer provides daily quality system support to the facility. The QE understands the principles of product, process and service quality evaluation and control. Duties include, but are not limited to, development and implementation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, use of statistical methods to improve processes, cost analysis of non-conformances, and auditing quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

• Implement ISO 9001 QMS processes based on existing model.
• Supervise North Carolina Quality team. Coach and develop team members.
• Develop, control and maintain QMS documentation as required.
• Lead problem solving investigations related to internal and external issues.
• Provide leadership and support for Lean / Kaizen improvement activities.
• Maintain QMS performance metrics and prepare reports and analysis as required.
• Conduct statistical analysis of product and process quality as required.
• Conduct training / education sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• QMS – should have personal experience in QMS development and assessment using ISO 9000 or TS16949 requirements.
• Problem Solving – should be able to effectively apply a range of problem-solving tools in a team environment, identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
• Lean / Kaizen – should have working knowledge of Lean principles and some experience leading Kaizen or 6 Sigma improvement efforts.
• Communication – must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and understand how human factors and motivation impact quality.
• Organization – must be able to demonstrate capability to follow 5S principles.
• Quality Control – should demonstrate competence in basic metrology, statistics, testing and inspection procedures.
• Technologies – must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Educational – BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial or similar).
• Experience – prefer 5+ years in truck/automotive manufacturing or metal fabrication.

• Physical fitness to perform all QA functions. Individual will have to visually inspect all aspects of work and finished product. This may require some reaching, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing. Individual must be able to communicate effectively.
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 35 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.