Process Engineer II (Manufacturing Inspection)

Job Title : Quality Assurance Engineer II

Department : US Quality Assurance Team

Shift : Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Direct Report : Inspection Unit Manager

Type : Exempt; Full-time

About the Quality Assurance Engineer II position

We are looking for a reliable Quality Assurance Engineer who will help us with the process design, operation and implementation. Your duties will include performing advanced or specialized engineering duties generally focused on troubleshooting, internal and external audits, process improvement, and the inspection of products for defects or deviation from specification. You will support the plant by interfacing with plant manufacturing, engineering, and other internal and external organizations. Ensure product & quality systems integrity. Ensure plant and corporate design manual requirements are being followed.

You should be a good problem solver with creative approach to your tasks, deeply concerned about quality and efficiency and well-versed in the latest technology trends and best practices.

QA Engineer II responsibilities are :

• Work with a "Safety Always" mindset through supporting and promoting continuous improvement of safety and health in the workplace
• Perform all duties with a "Quality First" mindset through improvement of work processes and procedures to eliminate and prevent defects
• Contributes and / or supports small projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from management
• Coaches and reviews work of less experienced professionals
• Assists in the development of operational plans and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities
• Applies potential new technologies, products and test method development by developing and validating theories
• Document and enforce technology and quality standards; develop and control quality management systems and technical specifications
• Makes recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technologies and testing equipment to support business needs
• Evaluate the standardized work process of production; report status to the relevant parties
• Arrange, conduct, and evaluate internal and customer audits; publish the results; implement and follow up with corrective actions
• Work with internal customers to understand their testing needs
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment and validate testing protocols
• Communicate regularly with the Manufacturing Units to ensure efficient information sharing
• Present project status and project closures to internal customers and upper Management's
• Gather, arrange, analyze data regularly and share reports with Management and other customers
• May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications
• Contribute to cross functional teams in the designated area / process on various improvements and projects
• Systematically identify causes of problems and identify possible solutions in a Plan - Do - Check - Act methodology
• Train, advise, and coach operators and staff on correct processes and procedures as needed
• Support production as needed to ensure production and quality needs are uninterrupted
• Contribute to budget and expenditure planning, occasional cost / benefit analysis to make improvements
• Occasionally travel to support quality concerns, conduct supplier audits, attend training, or support other company needs or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

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Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.