Quality Engineer at Roseville

Job Description

Company Information:

Horton, Inc., a leading provider of engine cooling solutions worldwide, has an opening for a Quality Engineer to work in our Roseville Corporate Headquarters.

With 60 years of industry experience, commitment to service, reliability, innovation and the environment, Horton manufactures and markets fan drives, fans and related components in OEM applications and aftermarket segments globally to the following industries:
- Heavy-, medium- and light-duty truck
- Bus
- Motor coach/RV
- Off-highway
- Industrial (compressors, gen. sets, refrigeration units, etc.)

Job Requirements

Position Summary:

Responsible for continuously improving production systems to ensure that product conforms to specifications while operating in the most cost-effective manner without compromising customer expectation, quality or operator safety. Provide quality engineering support with existing products and processes, new product and process development, as well as non-production areas. Provide support to maintain Horton’s Environmental and Quality Management Systems.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Drives quality improvement in the manufacturing plants, the supply base and in the non-production areas.
• Effectively utilize data, lean principles, and problem solving methodologies to solve problems and prevent recurrence.
• Self-starter who is able to work both independently and together in teams while improving quality and reducing costs.
• Provides support to Horton’s Environmental and Quality Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949).
• Must be able to effectively communicate to all levels of the company.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Design and Process FMEA’s.
• Initiates corrective actions (ie. 8D’s) to determine root cause for customer complaints, internal and external audit findings and internal and external product failures/defects.
• Maintains internal audit system and conducts internal audits.
• Maintains control plans, process FMEA’s, and process flows.
• Assists with the development of PPAP documentation for customers and review of supplier PPAP’s.
• Assists in designing or purchasing measuring equipment to meet product specifications relative to quality.
• Provides work direction to assembly and manufacturing personnel.
• Able to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally (ie. customer/supplier visits)

Job Skills Preferred:

• ISO 9001
• ISO/TS 16949
• ISO 14001
• APQP
• PPAP
• SPC
• Capability Studies
• DFMEA / PFMEA
• Problem Solving (DMAIC)
• Corrective/Preventive Action (8D)
• Ishakawa (Fishbone)
• Brainstorming
• Communication – both verbal and written
• Self starter, able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Facilitating Team Meetings
• Team Building
• Oracle
• Microsoft Office
• Internal Auditing
• Lead Auditor
• Supplier Evaluation
• Project Management
• Minitab Software
• Lean Manufacturing
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Tools (Kaizens, PDCA,)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Mistake Proofing (Poke-Yoke)

Employment Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrate an expertise in problem solving skills, including being able to identify, investigate and solve manufacturing or supplier related technical and / or systemic issues.
• Possess the ability to be self-directed.
• Able to build effective teams and the ability to work with suppliers, plant
  manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure the deliverables are met.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, thermal spray, paint and assembly.
• Experience with automotive components and functional requirements.
• BS Engineering with a minimum of 3 years related experience in a manufacturing and/or quality role or equivalent experience.

Note: Equivalent education equals 2 years of closely related experience for 1
year of education.

Must be able to show legal authorization to work in the United States. No Visa
sponsorship provided. Relocation allowance may be provided if the individual
has all of the necessary qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com.

EEO/AA employer. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com.

No recruiters and no phone calls, please.

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Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Roseville, Company: Horton, Inc..