Sr. Quality Engineer - Continuous Casting Bar Products

Charter Casting is hiring a Sr. Quality Engineer for our Continuous Casting Bar product!

About Charter Manufacturing

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.

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Charter Casting Charter Casting is a premier U.S. partner and casting supplier for precision-engineered iron solutions.

We deliver large, complex iron castings and DuraBar®, the industry’s leading continuous cast iron bar, with the consistency and performance customers depend on. #LI-PF1 #LI-ONSITE #CharterManufacturing #CharterCareers #OneFamilyOneTeam #CharterCasting The annual hiring range for this position is: $90,200-$112,700.

Responsibilities

• Support the philosophy of zero defects and Continuous Improvement by participating in Advance Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement initiatives, and other actions.
• Lead or participate in problem solving teams.
• Complete corrective and preventative actions.
• Participate in other quality-related projects.
• Location: Woodstock, IL Schedule: Onsite Travel: Up to 10% travel to other Charter Manufacturing sites Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
• Facilitate/lead corrective and preventive action teams resulting from customer concerns, internal/supplier quality problems, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Direct customer/supplier communication and interface through problem resolution.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and teams.
• Ensure successful launch of new products and processes, process capability and control to meet customer requirements.
• Participate or lead cross-functional product trial review team to ensure products and processes meet applicable quality and productivity criteria.
• Create, review, and verify all quality supporting documentation, including Work Instructions, FMEA’s and Control Plans.
• Develop and implement gauging, standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Work with related departments to design and develop new gauging processes or equipment.
• Perform production readiness evaluations, and report/identify recommended actions.
• Continuous Improvement projects supporting safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments or customers as needed.
• Develop and maintain control of the quality management system, related communication, training, and documentation.
• Direct part analysis for internal and external requests.
• Perform internal and supplier audits and maintain auditing documentation.
• Train employees in auditing related methods or procedures as needed.
• Promote an environment of open communication and teamwork regarding quality.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering or related degree Five plus years’ experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience in leading problem-solving efforts with demonstrated ability to apply team problem solving techniques.
• Experience in APQP process and PPAP submissions.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Six Sigma experience Working knowledge of drawing and test specification standards (Geometric Dimensioning - Tolerance, etc.).
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of gauges.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic) Nice to haves: ASQ Certified.
• Previous supervisory experience Strong interpersonal and team-leading skills.
• Conceive, plan, organize and coordinate all phases of assigned special projects to improve efficiencies, simplify workflow and reduce costs.
• Run design of experiments and statistical process control on quality related issues.
• Core Tools and Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced quality assurance practices.
• The ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment is required.
• Ability to influence thru communication skill, data analysis & insightful presentation.
• Experience with direct customer/supplier contact in a quality role.

Preferred

• Related industry experience.

Pay

• The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

• Take the next step in your career, apply today!
• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.
• Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).