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OTTO Engineering

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

OTTO’s opportunity:

Our Senior Quality Engineer will provide leadership for quality engineering support on assigned programs and production lines to ensure product is designed, procured and built in accordance with customer and OTTO Engineering’s quality reliability and regulatory requirements.

Specifically, the Senior Quality Engineer will:

• Participate in the review of all design, manufacturing, procurement, and test documentation to ensure quality reliability and regulatory requirements are fulfilled.  This includes but not limited to:  review of product drawings and specifications, operation instructions and sheets, process procedures, test procedures, inspection and test analysis.
• Provide departmental representation in new project design teams – providing leadership in advanced quality planning (FMEA’s, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Measuring and Test Equipment Studies, (GR&R) Product Validation and Reliability Test), FAI.
• Lead quality metric team meetings for assigned production lines; provide related documentation and coordinate continuous improvement programs.
• Develop and control implementation of SPC techniques to assure ongoing process performance including analysis of ongoing process capabilities and make proposals for process improvements.
• Provide support and advise staff.
• Analyze and investigate the root cause of external and internal non-conforming product, system deficiencies.  Initiate and coordinate corrective and preventative actions and verification of effectiveness such as actions for customer complaints, internal audits, and internal and external supplier non-conformances.
• Plan activities, create and publish reports for overall defect and cost reduction programs.  Monitor their effectiveness and implementation.
• Develop and implement in the training programs for quality personnel.
• Facilitate or maintain departmental representation in OTTO’s various inter-departmental programs; including CCB, and Internal Auditing.
• Create Test Plans.
• Assist OTTO’s Engineering Teams and Test Lab in the execution of test plans and procedures for product verification and validation and reliability testings.
• Provide support to OTTO’s current vendor base and development program.
• Assist in the annual departmental budget plan.
• Develop policies & procedures to continuously improve OTTO’s Quality Systems.
• Participate in the maintenance of OTTO’s ISO 9000 and AS9100 Registration, and other needed Regulatory Certifications.
• Participate in the quality discussions with OTTO customers in quality issues and on-site audits.
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and performing part analysis as directed by MRB members.
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned.

What you’ll need to bring to the table:

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or 5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality dept. in a manufacturing firm
• Availability for nonstandard or extended work hours
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Background in project management experience essential
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, and ISO 14000
• Requires the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of various SPC techniques, Advanced Quality Planning, PPAP
• Strong oral and written communications skills; must have a pleasant and helpful telephone manner
• Ability to use various measurement devices
• Must have excellent aptitude for figures and be detail oriented
• Requires the ability to understand basic electrical techniques and theories

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

• Target base salary hiring range: $95,000 to $110,000, based on qualifications and experience.

• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO’s Benefits:

Health:

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-

• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Company picnic

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

To apply, please click (Ctrl+Click) on this link:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/p/1794fdf612e0-senior-quality-engineer-communications

To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

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Futaba North America Engineering & Marketing Corporation

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Imagine working for a large tier-1 supplier in the exciting world of automobile manufacturing.  If you enjoy working in a collaborative and respectful environment with great team members, this could be the opportunity for you.  Futaba North America provides management support to its automotive parts production companies in North America.  The Futaba Group leverages its core technologies such as stamping and welding to create value added products that are in line with the needs of consumers, deliver peace of mind, and promote environmental initiatives that contribute towards a sustainable society. 

We are looking for a talented Supplier Quality Engineer who can flex in the dual role of customer new model APQP (development of Control Plans, Inspection Standards, MSA, PPAP, PFMEA) and possess the ability to perform System and Process Audits according to Futaba and IATF 16949 requirements.  This position identifies and resolves quality issues to ensure zero impact to the customer. The Supplier quality Engineer role supports new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds and works in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.  The Supplier Quality Engineer is a headquarters role located in Bloomingdale, IL.  Major responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team: internal, supplier, and customer to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
• Identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Conduct cost-analysis to determine advantages of system improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Develop, facilitate, and review risk assessments for routine and non-routine activities in consultation with the operations team.
• Report and monitor on quality-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.  Make recommendations.
• Conduct Supplier Audits
• Lead QA Audits
• Lead and support group of team members and engineers.
• Support regular inspections meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality.
• Have a Lean Six Sigma understanding to support Lean initiatives, improve processes, and reduce defects.
• Periodically review and modify the company quality management system documents.
• Develop, implement, and encourage a strong safety culture in the organization through safe job observation and top management inspections.
• Maintain communications with manager and quality team on progress, issues, delays, and other pertinent information. 
• 15% travel to our manufacturing facilities in North America and to customers’ and suppliers’ sites is required.
• Maintain professional technical competency in technical knowledge, engineering and manufacturing trends affecting quality, and relevant products, services, and marketplace developments. 
• Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Performed other projects and duties as assigned.      

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Requirements:

If you are known as an exceptional employee who produces great work and believes in adding value to everything you do, we want you to join our growing team and share in our vision.  The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of supplier auditor and quality engineering experience within the automotive manufacturing industry.  Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Quality or Mechanical Engineering or another related field.  Must be certified as Internal/Lead Auditor to IATF 16949.  CQE or CQA is preferred.  The ideal candidate has a strong background and experience in the Toyota Customer requirements and expectations.  Proficiency in MS Office Suite is essential.  Working knowledge of GD&T and Mini Tab Statistical techniques is preferred.  Metrology experience is preferred utilizing layout tools such as CMM and Romer Arm.  We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with solid problem-solving methodology experience utilizing 8-Step and PDCA process.  Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be highly responsive to customers’ needs and deliverables. 

The salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 per year depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Our full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits plan that includes 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision plan, company paid basic life insurance, company paid short term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid personal days paid holidays, and more!  The work schedule is generally Monday – Friday.  Must be able to work extended hours as needed and travel to our North America facilities and to customers’ and suppliers’ sites.  Qualified candidates are requested to email their cover letter and resume.  No phone calls please.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email: estefanski@futabanaem.com

Website: https://www.futabanorthamerica.com