Quality Control Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Location: USA - Columbus

Smarter, Better, Now.

ADB SAFEGATE's functional teams are integral to powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

The Opportunity

The Quality Control Engineeer addresses and resolves quality issues through timely response and appropriate actions which meet the customers' requirements and/or exceed the customers' expectations. This role may travel to the field to resolve customer/vendor quality issues. This role also identifies opportunities to prevent quality/defect recurrence by assisting with resolutions within the ABD SAFEGATE and its supply chain or through engineering design improvements.

You will make an impact by…

• Act as the frontline investigator for production and field quality issues: collect data, replicate failures, perform hands on testing and inspection, and lead containment and corrective action.
• Own root cause analysis activities (5 Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree, 8D as required) and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure with verification of effectiveness.
• Work side by side with production associates to identify nonconformance, implement containment and train operators to prevent recurrence.
• Establish, perform, and improve incoming inspection procedures; receive and disposition nonconforming incoming materials
• Maintain and control calibration records for inspection/test equipment and ensure measurement traceability.
• Collect and analyze quality data (defect rates, scrap/rework, yield, process capability); generate actionable reports and present trends to stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in productivity and quality improvement projects (DOE, Kaizen, Lean, SPC), and support engineering design improvements to enhance manufacturability and robustness.
  Support internal and external audits as required.

The talent we want to inspire has…

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience with minimum 3 years of hands on manufacturing Quality experience (in line production support, troubleshooting, or test engineering).
• Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis and driving CAPA to completion.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical methods (SPC, capability studies, Gage R&R). Experience with DOE/Minitab an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems (required); experience with AS9100 or IATF 16949 is a plus.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and process documents.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with quality management systems / ERP/QMS software desirable.
• Comfortable working on the production floor, hands on troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical assemblies, and traveling to customer sites when needed.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to write clear nonconformance reports and present findings to cross functional teams.

This would be a plus but not a must

• Practical, investigative mindset with persistence to follow problems to root cause.
• Strong interpersonal skills; coachable and able to give clear explanations to production staff.
  Experience in aviation, defense, or automotive a plus.

What's on offer

• A dynamic and challenging environment that encourages growth and learning.
• Opportunities to shape the future of our industry and make a significant impact on our company's business,
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
  Competitive compensation packages, including health benefits etc.

If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying

What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Req Id: 1184