Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: North Canton, OH (Permanent) | Industry: Thermal Protectors & Wire Harnesses

About Us

At Thermtrol Corporation, our mission is simple: "A working partnership that exceeds customer expectations." As a leading and trusted provider of thermal protectors and wire harness solutions, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality products with efficiency and reliability. We are looking for a customer focused, passionate, and experienced Quality Engineer primarily responsible to work in a cross-functional environment to share customer requirements and align with Thermtrol's quality standards. The ideal candidate must be a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities, technical skills, hands-on approach, effective written and verbal communication, and most importantly, a passion for making data-based decisions for process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide direct support to customized manufacturing plans while working in close contact with our Vietnam manufacturing facility

· Help strengthen existing systems to promote a zero-defect philosophy between suppliers, Thermtrol internal departments and support groups

· Collaborate with program management, engineering, materials and inside sales and purchasing cross-functional team members to meet business objectives and project timelines

· Drive PPAP documentation review and PPAP on-time approval with customers

· Support customer complaint handling, root-cause investigation, and corrective action implementation.

· Be actively involved in product audits and monitoring ISO9001 and IATF1649 compliance at all levels of the organization.

· Working with the cross-functional team members overseas for product and process improvement initiatives with engineering personnel in our Vietnam manufacturing facility. Our Vietnam associates speak and write in English

• Support the quoting team for strategic customers

SPECIALIST FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

· AIAG Tools - APQP / PFMEA / Control Plan / PPAP

· Applied statistics and quality engineering techniques including Measurement Systems Analysis (Gage R&R), descriptive statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk/Ppk), Statistical Process Control (SPC)Statistical Analysis

· Design of Experiments (DOE)

· Continuous Improvement Methodologies – 5Whys, 8D, PDCA, Gemba Walks, 5s

· Quality Management Experience – ISO 9001, IATF 16949

· Manufacturing Process Knowhow - Wire Processing (Cutting, Crimping and Assembly), Molding, Welding, Continuity Testing

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience

• ISO9001 and / or IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems experience
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams)
• Ability to interface well with others working at all levels
• Ability to read and understand CAD drawings
• Ability to understand various manufacturing processes
• Flexible to work off hours with the manufacturing site in Vietnam when needed
• Automotive Industry Experience preferred
• ASQ certification is preferred, but not required
• CQE is desirable but not required
• Potential for up to 25% travel to our manufacturing site and/or to suppliers
• Excellent communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing company in a specialized industry
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Pay: $70, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings