Quality Engineer

Join our team as a Quality Engineer in Massillon, OH and help to drive excellence in our manufacturing processes! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with expertise in ISO 9001 quality system. This role is 50-60% problem-solving, with a strong focus on corrections, warranty, and Compass Room quality projects. In this role, you'll ensure compliance, lead audits, analyze data, and implement continuous improvements. If you're passionate about quality and problem-solving, apply today and be a key player in our commitment to excellence!

Who We Are
At A.R.E., a RealTruck Company, we are manufacturing the nation's best fiberglass truck caps and hard tonneau covers - it's our identity and what we have been doing since we began manufacturing wood frame truck caps in 1969. To accomplish this, A.R.E. operates with a commitment to value, integrity, and a great team of employees.

We are seeking an ultimate Quality Engineer that enjoys working in a progressive, team-based environment and is committed to making a positive impact with our Quality team. This is a great opportunity to analyze data and implement projects to drive meaningful results.

Position Responsibilities

* Identify and lead projects in facilities to implement corrective actions that are sustainable to resolve process defects and customer quality issues.
* Seek out areas to improve quality and function in facilities.
* Collect, analyze, and report real time data related to defect improvement projects and provide support for facility improvement initiatives.
* Manage the collection of analysis of SPC data.
* Monitor incoming material quality and conduct discussions and visits with vendors when quality issues arise on purchased product.
* Drive corrective actions related to incoming materials.
* Conduct and lead continuous improvement projects in multiple facilities and ensure correct documentation is completed to support outcomes.
* Promote the use of SPC techniques to help reduce variability and achieve process control.
* Provide support to the production team in the implementation of changes to drive quality improvements.
* Provide New Product Development support by participating in Process and Design FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
* Prepare PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requests for supplier submission and their subsequent review when received from suppliers.
* Conduct First Article piece part Inspections for Prototype and First Production Run of new components.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or related field required.
* Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred.
* 3+ years of related experience in engineering or quality required.
* Experience conducting and designing design of experiments and Gage repair and replace.
* SPC experience and knowledge of SPC tools required.

Travel
Occasional travel is required, especially between local ARE facilities (within a 15-mile radius of one another).

Rewards
We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a matched 401k, educational assistance, and discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends.

What's Next?
Please take a moment to provide us with your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied, and we will follow up with you again shortly.