What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Howard Industries?
Quality Assurance Engineer
Howard Industries, Inc. is the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over 10 million overhead, single-phase and three-phase pad mounted, and network transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. As Mississippi's largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, the company employs over 5,000 team members, generates over $1 billion in revenue, and consists of 3 main corporate divisions: Howard Power Solutions, Howard Transportation, and Howard Technology Solutions.
Job Description:
The Quality Assurance Engineer works with the Quality Assurance Manager and other personnel to track and improve product quality.
- Work on projects specifically related to improving product quality
- Track effectiveness of projects with data analysis tools
- Conduct root cause investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions
- Collect cost/benefit data to justify projects and present to management
- Investigate application of new technologies to improve quality
- Maintain and improve quality databases and reporting systems
- Lead quality improvement teams of employees from all departments
- Work with design engineers to implement changes which improve quality
- Communicate with customers to resolve complaints
- Coordinate with customers to resolve complaints
- Visit customer’s locations to discuss product quality
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE or ME) from an accredited university
- Willing to work 45-hour work week
- Willing to travel occasionally (<10%)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Enthusiastic, fast learner, self-starter, problem solver
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Statistical analysis skills and knowledge of quality systems is a plus
- Quality certifications a plus (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, etc.)
- Experience or knowledge of transformers or electrical products a plus
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled