
Process Quality Engineer
thyssenkrupp • Danville, Illinois, United States
Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 / year
**Role & seniority: ** Quality Engineer – Machining (reports to Quality Manager Machining); ~2–3+ years hands-on experience
**Stack/tools: ** SAP; IATF 16949 internal auditing; 8D corrective action; PFMEA/APQP; PPAP documentation; MSA; SPC/capability analysis; Minitab or similar statistical software; Microsoft Office; blueprint reading; metric/tolerance & CPK calculations
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Review/monitor machining line quality, including part disposition, scrap tracking, and daily scrap reporting
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Lead corrective actions (8D) for internal and customer issues; perform root-cause investigations and supplier follow-ups
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Prepare/maintain customer quality documentation (PPAP, certifications) and support capability studies (MSA/SPC/capability)
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Must-have skills:
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Strong statistical knowledge (SPC/MSA/CPK, capability analysis) and data analysis/root-cause problem solving
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Knowledge of forging & machining processes; crankshaft quality measures/critical components (preferred but implied as key)
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Customer relations capability; ability to read machine blueprints and develop work instructions
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Proficiency with SAP and quality systems (IATF)
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Nice-to-haves:
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Six Sigma certification
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Crankshaft knowledge
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Experience with Minitab (or equivalent statistical tools)
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Location & work type: Not specified in provided text (salary listed: $80,000–$100,000/year). Work type not specified.
Full Description
Your responsibilities
Summary
The Quality Engineer-Machining reports to Quality Manager Machining and is responsible for overseeing the quality of parts produced on the line, devising corrective actions to address quality issues, and conveying information to the larger team.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Point of contact for assigned customers Lead corrective action (8D) meetings with cross functional team to implement corrective actions for customer issues Review quality of parts Take action on concerns Train on quality issues IATF Internal Auditor
Specific Responsibilities of the Job
Walk through and review operations and parts disposition on lines Track scrapped parts and enter in SAP Expert in all customer specific requirements Acts at IATF internal auditor Devise daily scrap report Troubleshoot quality issues and follow up with customers Conduct capability analysis upon customer request Develop and document work instructions Enter certification paperwork Manage corrective actions Conduct multidisciplinary team root cause investigation for internal problems and customer complaints Participate as a member of PFMEA and APQP groups Conduct MSA studies and SPC analysis Prepare PPAP documentation to be submitted to the customers Train others on PFMEA, MSA, SPC and PPAP Responsible for assigned supplier issues Initiate and follow up on corrective actions when supplier issues arise
Your profile
Qualifications
Education/Credentials/Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field Six Sigma Certification is a plus Length of Experience At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience related to forging/machining processes, manufacturing, and quality Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Understanding of forging and machining processes Knowledge of crankshaft quality measures and critical components Knowledge of SAP Strong statistical knowledge Customer relations ability Data analysis ability Root cause analysis ability Ability to read machine blueprints Excellent written and oral language ability Ability to calculate tolerances, CPK, and metric conversions Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability Understanding of step-by-step procedures to develop work instructions Understanding of quality systems Organizational skills Crankshaft knowledge is a plus Extremely detail-oriented Ability to cope with changes Ability to multi-task Ability to lead others Experience using Minitab or other statistical software Proficient in Microsoft Office This position pays from $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your benefits
We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes
Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program. 401K Match 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period. Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience. Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums. Dental plan. Vision Plan. Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability. 10 paid Holidays. Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age. Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Company
thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.
Contact
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
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