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Quality Engineer

United Alloy
Full-time
On-site
Seguin, Texas, United States

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY 

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers.UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.   

CULTURE 

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.   

United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together. 

SUMMARY: 

With direction from the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer’s primary role is the continual improvement of processes to improve customer satisfaction and reduce the overall Cost of Quality (COQ). The Quality Engineer will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to determine and implement best practices and methods for processes that reduce internal scrap and rework or minimize or eliminate customer complaints.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

  • Evaluate processes to identify and implement improvements
  • Lead root cause investigations and develop effective long-term resolutions
  • Assist Engineering with design, feasibility review, testing and implementation of new programs or program modifications
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions on a timely basis
  • Qualification of new processes or changes to processes, including documentation, training and certification of
    production staff
  • Work independently with little supervision while still delivering excellent results on time
  • Assist with the plant wide communication of Quality Alerts or Quality concerns
  • Has the authority to stop production when nonconforming parts are detected
  • Quality Representative when Manager of Quality Assurance is out of the office
  • Primary accountability: Process improvements to reduce COQ and customer complaints
  • Adherence to the Quality Policy and expectations

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

  • 20/20 vision in at least one eye and must not be color blind required.
    (Magnifying lenses (readers, cheaters, etc..) are allowed if the employee normally uses them to read)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 1 year of experience in a related metal fabrication or quality function (metal cutting, forming, welding, and powder
    paint operations)
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications preferred: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
  • Solid understanding of quality systems, inspection and testing processes
  • 6σ, Lean, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, Problem solving (8D, 5-why) experience
  • Solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing
  • Keen sense of attention to detail
  • Willingness to work flexible hours with a changing work schedule as needed to support production
  • UA Vision: “Actively Engaged Team Inspired To Win Together”
  • Must be able to navigate in a Windows based computer environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word and CAD software
  • 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear
    Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects
    Others, Problem Solver, and Agile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

  • This will be an onsite position in Seguin, Texas.
  • No travel requirements.
  • If selected for the role, a background check will be conducted. 

BENEFITS  

In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.  

  • Medical, dental and vision  
  • Generous RTO and Vacation policy  
  • 401(k) with company match  
  • Bonus opportunities  
  • Paid training  
  • Company paid holidays   
  • Earn a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.