Stant is hiring for a Quality Engineer located in the Connersville area.

Company Overview:

Stant, founded in 1898, is a global leader in design, engineering and manufacturing of fuel systems, fuel caps, radiator caps and thermostats. Stant sells directly to the OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive and industrial markets with key customers that include General Motors, Stellantis, Daimler, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Plastic Omnium, Detroit Diesel, and Harley Davidson. Stant has vending, engineering, and manufacturing presence in the US, Mexico, China, and Europe. Revenues in 2017 were $300M and employment topped 950 associates. Stant is headquartered in Connersville, IN and has a satellite office in Rochester Hills, MI.

Quality Engineer Key Functions:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for assuring products conform to quality standards and compliance with internal and external requirements and customer expectations.

• Understand and implement customer specific quality requirements relative to on-going production and new program launches.
• Effectively interface and collaborate daily with manufacturing team members on the production floor.
• Facilitate the preparation of core process documents and PPAP documentation to customers.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Monitor customer portals to improve timely response to customer issues.
• Provide timely solutions to manufacturing issues or customer concerns demonstrating a sense of urgency.
• Continuously review processes and analyze data to identify improvement activities.
• Perform or assist in Gauge R&R studies of mechanical instruments and assembly equipment.
• Create and train associates on Quality Alerts as necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of IATF16949 and ISO14001.
• Assist/Oversee installation and startup of new processes and equipment.
• Assist in program pilot runs.
• Perform process audits and take appropriate corrective action/follow up.
• Lead corrective action utilizing hands-on problem solving tools such as A3 or 8D.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent years of experience on the job.
• 2 to 3 years Quality Engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience and competency in quality planning including proficiency with the AIAG core tools (Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plans, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) standards).
• Possess working knowledge of automotive or industrial manufacturing including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
• Experience working with statistical analysis, PFMEA, and PPAP.
• Proactive approach to identifying and avoiding problems at an early stage.
• Demonstrates professionalism when dealing with external customers and internal staff.
• Working knowledge of IATF16949 preferred. Auditing experience a plus.
• Team leader/player-Should exhibit good judgement, initiative and ability to work independently.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook), statistical process control (SPC) software, and Enterprise Resource Planning software [PLEX].
• Hands-on lean manufacturing or project management desired.
• American Society for Quality certification, such as current CQE status, desired.

Work Environment:

• Fast-Paced Manufacturing