Quality Control Engineer

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HL Mando’s enhance inspection documentation, Quality Technician Inspection Questions, incoming inspection sampling plans to meet IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM-specific requirements.

• Conduct process audits to assess compliance with standard operating procedures, control plans, specifications, control plans, and error-proofing systems.

• Execute product audits to verify product conformity, measurements, performance checks, dimensional validation, etc...

• Document audit findings, lead corrective actions and follow-ups, and ensure timely closure with verified effectiveness.

• Lead cross functional teams using structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc...

• Insure read across actions are implemented insure problem prevention on other production lines.

• Drive proactive problem resolution by identifying early indicators of quality risks, initiating cross-functional countermeasures before customer impact occurs.

• Conduct data analysis (SPC, capability studies, trend charts) to predict and prevent potential quality issues.

• For OEM related Root Cause and Corrective Action, implement specific LPA questions insuring corrective actions implemented are monitored.

• Validate the effectiveness of solutions through corrective action follow-up audits, capability studies, review and KPI performance tracking.

• Monitor critical-to-quality characteristics in=line, manufacturing KPIs, and control plan adherence to ensure stable and capable processes.

• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process improvements through, product validation, and PPAP submissions.

• Maintain quality documentation including MSA studies, control plans, inspection standards, process capability reports, etc.

• Serve as a technical contact for customer quality issues, warranty claims, and returned part analysis (as needed).

• Lead containment team, document sort instruction and report on progress.

• Collaborate with supplier quality to manage incoming material quality, conduct root-cause analysis, and enhance incoming inspection standards.

• Prepare and present quality performance reports, audit summaries, and corrective action progress to HL Mando leadership and customer teams.

• Six Sigma, and driving defect-reduction initiatives across production lines to improve product quality and process efficiency.

• Support implementation of advanced quality planning tools and contribute to building a proactive quality culture at HL Mando.

• Interpersonal Skills (relationship building, teamwork, conflict resolution, customer orientation).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (effective ability to interface w/ all areas of organization)

• Self-directed, proactive, results driven w/ ability to drive issues/problems to closure

• Communication (Verbal communication, listening, written communication).

• Performance Skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).

• Personal Characteristic (motivation and commitment, flexibility, assertiveness, development orientation).

• Utilization of Quality Computerized System (Mando)

• Quality Core Tools – PFMEA, PPAP, SCP, APQP, MSA

Constant manufacturing floor work.

Occasional office work.

Constant exposure to noise, moving machinery, and energized equipment.

Rare exposure to dust and chemicals.

Constant exposure to material flow and narrow aisles.

Rare exposure to uneven surfaces.

Constant use of PPE (safety shoes, safety glasses, earplugs).

Frequent to occasional weekends/OT.