Forge - Quality Engineer

#26-0575

Columbus, Indiana, USA Job Description

NTN DRIVESHAFT, INC.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Report To: Quality Manager

Location: Forge Plant

Pay: Salary/Exempt (not entitled to overtime)

JOB DESCRIPTION: NTN Driveshaft, a world leader in constant velocity technology for the automotive industry, is currently seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Engineer for our Columbus, Indiana operations. NTN currently has 2000 employees working in our Columbus operation and customer demand for our product is growing rapidly. NTN Driveshaft manufactures Constant Velocity Joints (CVJs) for all of the major automotive companies. These customers include Honda, Ford, Toyota, GM, Chrysler and most other automotive OEMs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Investigate day-to-day Quality Issues within the CVJ plant / Hands-on involvement with Production and QA Tech. group.
• Lead Immediate Quality Response (IQRs) upon receipt of any internal problem.
• Perform investigation of product or process with detailed reports and results (Problem Solver Worksheet, CARs, Investigation Reports / Excel or Word based).
• Investigation includes researching / pulling any past production records, setup sheets, inspection data, etc.
• Coordinate containment of suspect product as needed – Containment data required.
• Assist sorting product from time to time.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis – Problem Solver Worksheet (PSW).
• Lead / Facilitate Problem Solving Teams & Countermeasure meetings.
• Lead / Facilitate Quality Improvement Teams (scrap reduction, etc.) within assigned Production areas.
• Review and monitor performance of CVJ plant quality targets (Scrap, Hold, complaints, etc).
• Coordinate APQP activities within the CVJ area as needed.
• Update Quality documents as required (Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flows).
• Write detailed work instructions / standard operating procedures / inspection standards.
• Review Process Alterations, Special Acceptances.
• Create / Issues Quality Notices, Special Handling Tags, as needed.
• Train employees, as required, on any Quality related documents, procedures, etc.
• Must be able to travel to Customers as required.
• Interact with all internal departments, (production, engineering, quality), as well as suppliers and customers.
• Ability to read and understand basic gaging (calipers, micrometers, dial gages).

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or an Engineering related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Quality Area.
• Good communications skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated to improve Quality – quick to react – team player to support and help get action items completed in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs or ladders as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity to use measuring instruments, gauges, and inspection equipment.
• Ability to visually inspect forged components and read quality documentation.
• Capability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, vibration, and moving equipment, while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to travel between production areas and work safely around heavy industrial machinery.