Quality Engineer

STE Hackney Inc., is a $145 million manufacturer of specialized aluminum drop-frame truck bodies, trailers, refrigerated truck bodies and trailers and specialty vehicle cabs. Headquartered in Washington NC, the company operates four manufacturing facilities in the continental United States and is owned by Vision Technologies Land Systems, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, Inc.

POSITION TITLE

Quality Engineer -

Kidron, OH Reports To:

Director of Quality

JOB SUMMARY

: Quality Engineer provides daily quality system support to the facility. The QE understands the principles of product, process and service quality evaluation and control. Duties include, but are not limited to, development and implementation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, use of metrology and statistical methods to improve processes, cost analysis of non-conformances, and auditing quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: 1. Maintain and support Quality Management System (QMS) processes in accordance with

ISO 9001

requirements. 2. Supervise the Ohio Quality team, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members. 3. Develop, control, and maintain QMS documentation as required. 4. Lead problem‑solving investigations for internal and external quality issues. 5. Provide leadership and support for Lean and Kaizen continuous improvement activities. 6. Maintain QMS performance metrics and prepare reports and analyses as needed. 7. Conduct statistical analysis of product and process quality. 8. Deliver training and educational sessions as required. 9. Perform other production‑related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1.

Quality Management Systems:

Strong experience in QMS development and assessment using

ISO 9001, ISO

9000, or TS16949 requirements. 2. Problem‑

Solving Leadership:

Ability to apply a range of problem‑solving tools in a team environment, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions. 3. Lean /

Kaizen:

Working knowledge of Lean principles with experience leading Kaizen or Six Sigma improvement initiatives. 4.

Communication:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and an understanding of how human factors and motivation influence quality. 5.

Organization:

Ability to follow and promote 5S organizational principles. 6.

Quality Control:

Competence in basic metrology, statistics, testing, and inspection procedures. 7.

Technology:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 8.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Physical fitness to perform all QA functions. Individual will have to visually inspect all aspects of work in process and finished product. This may require some reaching, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing. 2. Individual must be able to communicate effectively. 3. Employee must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 35lbs. 4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay:

$73,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person