Quality Engineer

HIROTEC Manufacturing America, located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is part of the HIROTEC Group, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. HIROTEC Group delivers body-in-white closures, exhaust systems, flexible closure tooling, and stamping dies to automotive customers around the world. With a US headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, HIROTEC Group operates 32 facilities in eight countries.

Currently, we are seeking a Quality Engineer to become a part of the HIROTEC team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the quality management system, IATF16949, and any other customer quality requirements.
• Create, maintain, and/or revise quality documentation (policies, procedures, work instructions, etc.).
• Collect, track, record, and maintain quality control data and reporting on this data.
• Customer and vendor interface for quality assurance.
• Lead internal, supplier, and customer audit activities corresponding to production schedules, including all necessary documentation and follow-up activities.
• Investigate any quality issues to identify root cause, identify and implement appropriate corrective action, and ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Measure, test, and inspect materials, products, machinery, and processes according to quality management system standards, while meeting customer requirements.
• Using various gauges and equipment to aid in measuring and inspecting products.
• Ability to make accurate assessments of problems, communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a strong interest in a collaborative working process.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned based on the operational objectives of the company.

Ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and two years quality/supervisor experience in automotive/manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills, in addition to proven Microsoft Office/computer skills required. Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of employees. Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Must have a sound technical aptitude with a thorough understanding of stamping, automation, and manufacturing applications. SAP experience is preferred.

*Climate-Controlled Manufacturing Environment with Benefits, 401K with Company Match, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off*

If you are hardworking, dependable, and enjoy a group environment,

come join the HIROTEC Manufacturing America team.

An excellent work environment and benefits await you!