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Quality Engineer

White Drive Motors & Steering
Hopkinsville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Description:

We empower employees to create a better future by upholding safety standards, solving complex problems, continuous improvement, and fostering inclusivity. Every part and every voice matters.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Quality Engineer will provide support by following the Core Values:

(1) Every Part Matters

(2) Be Brave Enough to Try

(3) Move Toward a Solution

(4) Go The Extra Mile

Aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be responsible for assuring the goals and objectives are met via leading and or participation in process improvement activities, problem solving both Safety and Quality related opportunities), identifying cost-saving opportunities. Be a safety ambassador each day; lead by example by following the safety rules.


JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify opportunities for improvements using KPI’s: First pass Yield (FPY), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Control of Non-Conforming Parts, Part Per Million for Customer Complaints (PPM)
  • Work as an active team member supporting quality goals and objectives. Provide support to Operations and Engineering as needed.
  • Contain non-conforming parts and finished product as required
  • Perform Gage R&R and MSA
  • Problem investigation; root cause and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, A3)
  • Conduct Process Audits
  • Statistical analysis: Capability studies, review data for trends and provide constructive feedback
  • Build inspection plans for new parts
  • Participation in waiver, MRB, and PPAP meetings
  • Work with SQE on supplier related issues
  • Create ISIRs
Requirements:

Required Skill Sets:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill set
  • Proficiency in Quality Core Tools: PFMEA, Contral Plans, Process Maps, Work Instructions
  • Understanding of ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949 QMS standards
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
  • Reading technical drawings and technical documentation
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Desired Skill Sets:

  • Experience within manufacturing and/or automotive environment
  • Leadership, team management skills, time management
  • Problem solving skills: 8D, 5 why, A3,
  • Minitab
  • Continual Improvement: 6 Sigma
  • SAP
  • CMM programming (Basic)
  • GD&T

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000

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