Quality Engineer

Our One Myers team is made up of some of the most revered brands in the industry, including: Myers Tire Supply, Patch Rubber Company, Tuffy Manufacturing, Akro-Mils, Scepter, Buckhorn Inc, Jamco Products, Ameri-Kart, Elkhart Plastics and Trilogy Plastics.

Our people are the engine behind our growth, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our success.

We invite you to apply and consider joining our team as we drive our business forward. We would love to have you as part of the next chapter of our growth story!

This is an onsite (not a remote position) based in South Bend, Indiana.

Job Overview

The Quality Engineer actively participates in and supports a work environment that is focused on quality, productivity and teamwork. Works together with other department heads and plant employees to optimize processes and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer and Supplier Quality
• Communicate with customers and suppliers on quality related concerns, quality systems improvement, and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate and execute on activities for customer production part submission and approval (PPAP)
• Coordinate and execute on activities for supplier part submission and approval
• Problem Solving
• Lead problem solving activities to address customer and internal quality concerns
• Lead and participate in problem solving activities to address deficiencies in production performance vs. goals
• Communicate with external and internal customers to resolve production performance issues
• Work with all levels of stakeholders to design and implement process solutions such as trim fixtures or other products which will improve efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead and participate in proactive continuous improvement activities including scrap reduction and cost reduction
• Contribute waste elimination suggestions and variation reduction initiatives
• Quality Standards
• Work with customers and suppliers to establish visual and functional quality standards
• Quality Systems
• Oversee quality system documentation including work instructions, control plans, and check sheets
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be willing to travel as needed to customer and supplier locations
• Train associates to quality standards and processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced analytical abilities
• AIAG Core Tools
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 or IATF 16949
• ISO or IATF internal auditor/lead auditor
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Exposure to lean manufacturing
• CMM operation/programming a plus

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt designation preferred.
• Quality Engineer Certification (CQE) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an engineering role or equivalent experience

Working Conditions

• Plant floor and office environments; able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time as well as around loud noises are required

Physical Requirements

Need to be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the day within a manufacturing floor and office environment; occasionally lifting of parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance; must be able to operate power tools and equipment