Job Posting - Quality Engineer
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Quality Engineer
Who WE are: Luvata Ohio, Inc., located in Delaware, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of cold formed and
machined components; we are a group company of Mitsubishi Materials. We are committed to partnering with
our customers to help them increase their competitiveness. Our products and services enable our customers to
improve their products, operational efficiency and fixed capital. We offer an excellent benefits package
including life/health/dental/vision insurance, pension, 401k plan, and employee appreciation perks. To learn
more about Luvata Ohio, please visit: www.luvata.com/ohio.
COMPETENCIES
1. Professional Knowledge- Possession of a designated level of ISO management knowledge with the ability to
keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. May be acquired through academic,
apprenticeship or on-the-job training or a combination of these. Demonstrate knowledge of program
procedures, methods and practices and their application to specific situations.
2. Results Focused- Ability to focus on desired outcomes and how to best achieve them. Expertise in getting
the job done efficiently and effectively when working with customers and vendors.
3. Problem Solving- Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or
developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions. Capability to make decisions and take action
consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Identify issues, obtain relevant
information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternate solutions.
4. Communication- Proficiently communicate, in written and oral form, detailed technical product and process
information, guidelines and standards to Quality systems to ensure that they understand the information and the
message, and to seek compliance.
5. Documenting Skills- Skilled in audit preparation, development of quality procedures and preparing technical
documentation.
6. Accountability and Dependability- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and
achieves results with little oversight.
7. People and Leadership (Build Relationships/Develop People and Teams/Set Clear Goals and
Expectations)-Exhibit leadership skills to create a cohesive team. Adept at communicating with the team to
meet goals and objectives. Skilled at training and motivating department staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide support to QES Manager in planning, organizing, and managing the current and future quality
systems.
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related action items. Ensure
timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system/department.
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in
accordance with the approved data.
Maintain, improve, and monitor the Infinity QS System (SPC Data System). Become an expert in this
software and the application of it to our facility.
• Support the QES Manager in the creation and maintenance of company quality documentation, such as
quality manuals, quality procedures, etc. Conduct audits and work with outside auditors to create
corrective and preventive actions. Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to
customer complaints.
• Ability to plan, program and operate Vision inspection systems, CMM's, and hand gages. Manage
suppliers’ performance and conduct audits. Preparation of QA reports.
• Understand and able to apply standard Quality Core Tools.
• Direct and guide Quality Supervisor, Quality Auditors and Inspectors in accomplishing goals and
objectives regarding basic business and production needs.
• Creates a learning environment.
• Shares responsibility and accountability by allocating decision-making authority and responsibility to
others as appropriate.
• Measures performance against goals and evaluates results.
• Develop collaborative relationships to accomplish goals within department and the business as a team.
• Capitalize on the capabilities, insights and ideas of staff. Work effectively with all members of the
organization.
• Assist and support the professional development of all employees in order to increase skills/abilities and
promote operational efficiency. Provides direction, feedback, and clarification of expectations.
• Support the Quality Auditors/Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant
requirements of the quality management system.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is not an all-inclusive job description and there will be times that the position holder will be asked
to perform miscellaneous other duties as assigned, but not essential to this specific job.
QUALIFICATIONS
Two-year degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or other technical fields preferred. Three years
of actual inspection experience preferred. Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control. Ability to
interpret detailed Engineering blueprints and Geometric tolerances. Well versed in all types of precision
inspection equipment including but not limited to: micrometers, Vernier/dial calipers, bore gauges, height
gauges, indicators, profilometer, optical comparator, hardness tester, Optical Inspection System, sine bar, etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point, and a variety of
other software applications. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, and lift 50 lbs. Must have correct(ed) 20/20
vision and not be colorblind.