Quality Engineer

Does pay between $60-95K based on experience

Objective

Responsible for the compliance of the Quality Management

System and Environmental Management System to applicable standards (ISO-9001,

IATF 16949, ISO 14001, etc.), to customer requirements, and to Ramco internal

standards.  Responsible for assuring

consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing effective work

systems, validating processes, and providing clear documentation.

Essential Functions

·      

Interact with customers to ensure that customer

requirements are understood and are met, and to resolve any customer

complaints. Participate in customer presentations as necessary.

·      

Perform all aspects of PPAP development

including Process Flow Diagram, FMEA, Control Plan, IMDS submissions,

dimensional checking, performance testing, and other activities as required.

·      

Interact with other company departments to

ensure compliance of products with customer requirements, and to provide

expertise, as needed, to help resolve production quality issues.

·      

Understand the requirements of international

standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 and communicate them within the

company.  Drive the implementation of

practices and procedures to ensure that Ramco is in compliance with these

standards.

·      

Prepare quality documentation and reports by

collecting, analyzing and summarizing quality and production data.

·      

Act as an internal resource to other departments

by providing technical expertise on quality, statistical, and fastener subjects

including quality standards, fastener standards, APQP, PPAP, structured problem

solving (8D), Drill-Deep-Wide, SPC, MSA, DOE, LEAN, etc.

·      

Act as leader or facilitator for improvement or

problem-solving teams, may supervise one or more quality technicians on a

project basis.

·      

Prepare work instructions. 

·      

Lead the Fast-Response team meetings.

·      

Use the company MRP system to research lot

traceability information and to effectively track or quarantine parts when

necessary.

·      

Work with suppliers, vendors and service

providers to ensure that Ramco quality requirements are met.

·      

Conduct internal QMS/EMS audits, internal

product audits, and supplier audits. Report audit results and follow up on any

corrective actions. Interact with outside auditors during the 3rd party and

customer audits.

·      

Use customer and 3rd party computer

systems and web sites to ensure the effective transfer of quality-related

information between Ramco and its customers and suppliers.

·      

Update job knowledge by studying trends and

developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities,

reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and

participating in professional organizations.

·      

Always behave in a safe and professional manner.

·      

Maintain a cooperative attitude toward other

employees and keep a mind-set that always considers the best long-term

interests of the company.

·      

Other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Skills

·      

ASQ , 6-Sigma or Lean certification.

·      

Understanding of fasteners, fastener

manufacturing, fastener testing, and fastener dimensional and performance

standards.

·      

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949, and ISO

14001.

·      

Experience with basic measurement tools

(calipers, mics, gauges).

·      

Understanding of statistical subjects (Normal

distribution, SPC ).

·      

Experience with automotive PPAP’s (Flow diagram,

FMEA, Control Plan).

·      

Experience developing work instructions or

inspection plans.

·      

Understanding of the “process approach” to

auditing.

·      

Understanding of structured problem solving (8D,

DMAIC, 5-WHY, Drill-Deep-and-Wide).

·      

Experience dealing with customer complaints and

demanding customer representatives.

·      

Experience dealing with supplier issues.

·      

Able to routinely interact, in a professional

manner, with other company departments.

·      

Proficient in MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint,

Word).

Required Education 

·      

4-year

technical degree or equivalent work experience.

Competencies

·       Design & Analysis – Identifies, develops,

and analyzes tool designs and/or specifications; plans and modifies manufacturing steps. Problem solving

– Identifies and

resolves problems

in a timely and efficient manner; gathers and analyzes

information skillfully.

·       Interpersonal Skills – Treats others with courtesy and respect

regardless of their status or position; keeps emotions

under control; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality; effectively separates personal issues and problems from work responsibilities and activities.

·       Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive

or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

·       Written Communication – Writes clearly, accurately, and informatively; presents numerical data accurately and effectively; can read and interpret

written technical information.

·       Teamwork – Contributes to building

a positive team spirit; shares knowledge

and experience.

·       Ethics – Maintains confidentiality; works ethically and with

integrity; upholds personal

and organizational values.

·       Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports

organization’s goals and

values.

·      

Planning / Organizing – Uses time efficiently; strives to understand and satisfy priorities.

·       Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful

manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their

status or position;

accepts responsibility for own actions;

follows through on commitments; continuously strives to increase knowledge

and skills.

·       Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies

feedback to improve

performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; is not satisfied

with anything less than 100% conformance with all requirements.

·       Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner;

strives to increase productivity; works quickly while maintaining quality of work.

·       Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and security

issues.

·       Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent

change, delays, or unexpected events.

·       Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own

actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours

of work

when necessary to reach goals;

completes tasks on time or

notifies appropriate person

with alternate plan; shows

a willingness

to perform any task required

to

meet the company’s goals

and objectives,

and its commitments to its

customers.

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is

regularly required to sit and talk or hear. 

The person in this position frequently is required to walk and climb

stairs.  Also it is regularly required to

stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach

with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50

pounds.  Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and

peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be available

to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Quality Engineer will frequently spend time on the

manufacturing floor. While on the manufacturing floor, the employee must wear

eye and hearing protection. It is highly recommended to wear Safety-toed shoes

while around and on manufacturing equipment.

This job description is not intended

to be a complete

list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice,

in accordance with the needs of Ramco Specialties, Inc. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required

from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent

in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing

nature of the job shall also

be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

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Salary : $60,000 - $95,000