Job Description

Vector' s partner in Lake County, OH, is in the  investment casting business. They are in need of a Quality Engineer to join their successful operation. 

$70k/yr. plus bonus

Position Summary:                                                     

Use various manufacturing methodologies including (but not limited to) Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, 6S, TOC and problem solving to design, develop, test and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes.

Responsibilities:                                                  

• Maintain, monitor and develop systems relating to ISO, AS9100, NADCAP and other similar industry standards
• Develop and maintain Quality systems with the customer and manufacturing to ensure delivery of quality products
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products
• Direct involvement with advanced NDT development, training and implementation on strategic engine programs
• Drive cost improvement and productivity initiatives throughout the Quality Assurance and inspection functions
• Work with engineering and operations to identify root cause for all internal and external non-conformance
• Responsible for review of customer drawings, specifications, etc. to identify customer quality requirements
• Prepare inspection instructions for different types of inspection
• Perform audits to monitor product quality/ISO requirements and support manufacturing/inspection training activities
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service including customer issues and complaints relating to quality
• Coordinate production procedures in cooperation with other plants to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
• Quality investigations as required to identify and eliminate scrap/rework causes and customer issues 
• Interface with customer representative for source inspections and quality issue resolution
• Maintain Quality Assurance records required by both the company and the customer
• Design, develop and implement quality control training programs
• Maintain active role on internal Continuous Improvement teams

• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Pragmatic and results oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks, have good decision-making skills, and be detailed oriented.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.

• Bachelor’ s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Material Sc. or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience in a quality role in a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.
• Knowledge of blueprints and  ultrasonic wall inspection.