What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Altec?
Responsibilities
Job Description
Purpose of Position
The Quality Engineer works in an entry-level capacity under the guidance of experienced engineers and associates. This role provides an opportunity to learn Altec’s product lines, systems, and processes while contributing to design and engineering projects.
Major Responsibilities
Requires frequent interaction with internal and external contacts to carry out company policies and programs. Must often explain, persuade, and obtain approvals, with considerable impact on operational results.
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Benefits
What We Offer
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Job Description
Purpose of Position
The Quality Engineer works in an entry-level capacity under the guidance of experienced engineers and associates. This role provides an opportunity to learn Altec’s product lines, systems, and processes while contributing to design and engineering projects.
Major Responsibilities
- Learn Altec’s product lines and engineering processes.
- Apply formal engineering training to enhance the effectiveness of the Engineering Group.
- Participate in team-oriented design, manufacturing, and customer support efforts.
- Operate with appropriate entry-level decision-making latitude within assigned scope.
- Apply fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Communicate with customers regarding technical specifications, product design, and operation.
- Support Operations, Sales, and Service teams.
- Interface directly with suppliers and customers.
- Learn and utilize Lean principles to improve products and processes.
- Participate in projects of varying sizes across Altec departments to grow knowledge and skills.
- ABET EAC accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, sometimes on short notice (including air travel).
- Demonstrated record of responsibility and attention to detail.
- Customer service oriented, motivated, and goal-driven.
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively and maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safety: Ensure safety in all activities.
- Error Prevention: Perform appropriate reviews to maintain high quality and follow established processes.
- Mental Alertness: Maintain continuous attention to job functions to ensure quality products.
Requires frequent interaction with internal and external contacts to carry out company policies and programs. Must often explain, persuade, and obtain approvals, with considerable impact on operational results.
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Benefits
What We Offer
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Program
- Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
- Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.