Quality Engineer

As a Tier I and Tier II supplier for the automotive industry, Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Inc. (RAPT) manufactures world class automatic transmission gears and component parts for the automotive industry. RAPT’s goal is to achieve total satisfaction for our customers, our associates and our community with continuous improvement and innovation of our productions through the skill and efforts of our associates. At RAPT, we are committed to good quality products for our customers. Our company slogan, “A company that grows strong and survives with associate ideas and knowledge”; a core belief that each member of our team has unique and valuable knowledge and capabilities which are fundamental to our organization’s sustainability. RAPT associates are passionate about building quality parts and that passion helps separate us from the rest. Our Associates’ focus on Safety, Quality and Production makes Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Inc. a great company to work for!

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for gathering relevant, factual information and data in order to solve quality related problems. Resolve issues by identifying and applying solutions from acquired technical experience. Plan and lead projects by identifying and organizing activities with realistic timelines. Responsible for assuring products conform to established requirements and standards through auditing, inspecting, and testing activities. Interacts with other departments, suppliers, and experts outside company to implement Company Quality goals. Work will be performed in an office setting AND on the manufacturing floor. The successful candidate will be responsible for all automotive related customer relations and applications from start to finish; ranging from new model launch to mass production improvements. Minimum starting salary of $62,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.
• Provide positive supplier relations with the customer; participating in customer meetings and audits.
• Perform capability studies and document the results for all program special characteristics, ensure that external and internal customer requirements are met.
• Develops and implements corrective/preventative action plans; communicating with various departments to ensure quality specifications are met for the customer.
• Collects and analyzes data for gauge and product evaluation.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparation and representation during all customer related quality audits and surveys.
• Create training materials for new model products.
• Improve the quality of the process, using data collected from the operations and applying problem solving techniques.
• Maintain and distribute scrap reports; leading meetings to discuss countermeasures.
• Keep plant personnel informed of quality related issues, as well as promote quality awareness throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Create and maintain quality system policies, procedures, quality control process sampling systems, and statistical techniques.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• May be required to handle additional projects as required.
• Practices high ethical and professional behavior when dealing with all associates or outside vendors.

Requirements:

• B.S. In engineering or an alternative Bachelor’s degree program with certification in quality, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; with Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or above (preferred)
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures
• Must exhibit good organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills.
• Extensive knowledge of computer software (Windows 2007, XP and Microsoft Office), computer hardware.
• Possess expertise in qualitative research using the available software and statistical tools
• Must be accurate in preparation of graphs, audits if required and test results
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Systems
• Expert knowledge of blueprint reading
• Expert knowledge of statistics, process control, and process capability
• Full working knowledge of measuring techniques and gages
• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships at all levels
• Flexibility in work hours and daily job functions

Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks. RAPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

RAPT

• Company offers Health/Dental/Vison insurance.
• Company pays 83% toward health insurance, associate pays 17% (PPO or H.S.A. plans available).
• Company contributes $ toward HSA if elected.
• Supplemental Life/STD/LTD plans available.
• 401k with fully vested company match up to 4%.
• Uniforms provided at no cost to associate.
• Reimbursement program for safety shoes and glasses.
• 17 paid Holidays; including December shutdown..

**We do not accept on-site inquiries or resumes.**

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,000.00 /year

Job Location:

• Richmond, KY 40475

Required education:

• Bachelor’s