Senior Quality Engineer

Description

Position Overview:

Nippon Light Metal Georgia, Inc. (NLM) is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our rapidly growing company located in Adairsville, Georgia. While we are in the start-up phase of the company, this position offers an opportunity for candidates to be a key team member for the foundation of our company! Now is a great time to join our team!

NLM is a comprehensive manufacturer of aluminum products with diverse offerings ranging from aluminum raw material to fabricated products. Our goal is to achieve further growth and business expansion as a corporate group that continues to create new value for its customers.

The Quality Assistant Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control department and staff. This will include developing, implementing and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s products. The Quality Assistant Manager will also supervise and support QA/QC employees. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Balance Safety, Quality, Production, Cost and Morale to achieve positive results across departments. 
• Continuously learn, share and implement corrections or changes to encourage organizational improvements for the department and company. 
• Cooperate with department managers, supervisors and leads to monitor and document processes and procedures
• Establish and communicate daily, weekly and monthly goals and objectives for QC Technicians.
• Provide team-based trainings on specific quality assurance topics 
• Completes departmental performance measures and provides regular progress reports to manager. 
• Ensures effective employee relations including coaching and development. 
• Ensure all paperwork is accurate and completed in a timely manner, and that it complies with company and industry standards.
• Establish and Maintain quality assurance manuals and procedures
• Management of documents and records related to the Quality Management System
• Approval for handling nonconforming materials including rework. 
• Management of inspection work including final and in-process inspector approvals, inspections and standard approvals. 
• Maintenance of measuring equipment including calibration and verification
• Control samples related to inspections ensuring that proper documentation is provided to shift leaders and operators as needed. 
• Education for the entire organization related to any revisions to the Quality Assurance Manual
• Become proficient in areas of safety and production policies and procedures including accident/injury reporting, blood-borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, hazard communication, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Etc. as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

Education and Work Experience: Listed below are the minimum and/or desired qualifications of the position including education, work experience and knowledge & skills that are required to perform satisfactorily in the position:

• Engineering Degree or related coursework; or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or education is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Self-Motivator 
• Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks 
• Ability to effectively communicate across departments, to leadership, and subordinates consistently in both written and verbal means of communication

Physical Requirements / Work Environment Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle and feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must be able to speak and hear and must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to auto focus
• The Employee will often enter the non-climate controlled plant or warehouse where temperatures can be extremely hot or cold depending on the weather.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through United Healthcare from start date
• Company paid short- and long- term disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance for the employee
• Optional Life and AD&D insurance up to family coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and Child Care
• 401(k) with company match
• 1 week paid -Plant Shut Down @ 4th of July
• 1 week paid - Plant Shut down @ Christmas
• 40 Hours PTO
• Additional Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Virtual Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Coverage
• Travel Discounts