Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Purpose/Description
Working as an Incoming Quality Engineer for Mack Trucks you will be a liaison with our Internal Suppliers, Production, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Quality and our Material Inspection area. We are at the start of the Quality process at the plant, securing full and quick support to our assembly line on Internal supplier quality related issues! We play a key role in the activities and processes that help the production to run effectively and efficiently in order to ship quality trucks on time.
Under general direction, responsible for measuring and analyzing quality standards, ensure and execute compliance on every stage of the process. Support on performing complex inspections and sets quality standards for materials, in-process and finished products. Develops methods for testing, sampling, and training. Maintains procedures and presents summary reports on failures, analysis, and corrective actions. Liaise with external/internal vendors, contractors or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the organization's quality standards.
Core Responsibilities
• Measure and analyze quality standards, ensure and execute compliance on every stage of the process
• Perform complex inspections and sets quality standards for materials, in-process and finished products
• Develops methods for testing, sampling, and training
• Maintains procedures and presents summary reports on failures, analysis, and corrective actions
• Liaise with external/internal vendors, contractors or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the organization's quality standards
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and tools
• Write and revise standard operating procedures
• Support and facilitate audits and regulatory inspections
• Support quality training coordination
• Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other quality problems that adversely affect plant operations. To fulfill this responsibility the Quality Engineer shall apply:
o Data analysis techniques
o Root-Cause Analysis methods
o Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action Systems
Who are you?
Critical Competencies
• Strong understanding of best practice quality tools
• Strong problem solver/decision maker, ability to take a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles, resistance or ambiguity
• Able to demonstrated knowledge of quality standards and the manufacturing business. Organization and ability to utilize policies, practices, trends, and tactics to accomplish business objectives
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, manufacturing, the product, production standards and efficiency optimization tools; process oriented
• Proven ability to review and apply technical specifications and requirements to the assembly operation
• Possesses strong analytical skills and demonstrated focus on process and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Blueprint reading
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio
• Knowledge of Paint process and paint related defects is a plus (not mandatory)
Soft Skills:
• Good organizational, verbal, and writing skills
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast paced environment
• Technically oriented; strong working knowledge of automotive operations
• Good time management skills
• Able to work in teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple conflicting projects to successful conclusion
• Strong data management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to react to issues impacting production with a sense of urgency, promptly assessing the issue and developing a feasible action plan and following it through to successful completion
• Effective communicator, able to speak to all audiences throughout the organization, understanding the various needs of audience members, and tailoring the message to address their concerns.
• Strong written verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members, peers, and management at all levels
Minimum Education And Experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline from a four-year college or university
• At least 5 years of experience in the Automotive/Heavy Equipment Industry, including 03 years in a quality role
• Good knowledge of the automotive product and assembly processes, including body-in-white, painting, assembly process, quality gates, etc.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) and /or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
What’s in it for you?
We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401k, With Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Ready for the next move?
•Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
