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Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Morgan Truck Body

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Janesville, Wisconsin





Job Description:

Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Janesville facility, 3100 East Morgan, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America Req #1989

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Before you begin, please note special application instructions below.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Morgan Corporation is the largest manufacturer of medium duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies in North America. Founded in 1952, as a small welding shop in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, on the site where Conestoga wagons were manufactured through the late 1800s, we have experienced tremendous growth and continue to look for additional expansion opportunities around the world. With a total of fourteen manufacturing and six service facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is able to provide the quality, service, and prompt delivery our customers expect.

A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, Morgan Corporation offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining Morgan's winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

POSITION SUMMARY:


The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will develop, implement and maintain safe, optimal and cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

This cross functional team player will lead, identify, and implement the Morgan Quality System at the factory and corporate level using Lean techniques for quality improvement. The role will identify best practices, processes, and standard work for the integration into Morgan's quality / manufacturing strategy to ensure consistent high quality results.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role Priorities:

  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Resolution
  • Team Member Training
  • Project Management

    • Performs continuous improvement activities using lean tools for cost reduction, quality improvement, improved efficiency, and improved material flow.
    • Supports research, design and the development of safe manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, welding processes and production equipment.
    • Provides technical expertise to ensure utilization of current quality procedures to maintain high standards of quality and reliability for Morgan processes and products. Takes a proactive stance to mitigate the risk of defects.
    • Responsible for the formulation of new testing procedures for quality checks. Develops and revises quality standards and standard work.
    • Works cross functionally to assist in the execution of new, complex, revised, and / or high orders.
    • Conducts internal audits by collecting and analyzing data. Records results and shares lessons learned.
    • Assists plant in solving warranty claims. Initiates corrective actions.
    • Educate and train staff on machinery, processes, lean foundational strategies, safety and quality.
    • Prepares and maintains work instructions, setup instructions, and detailed layouts of the facility's property, buildings, and equipment.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    EXPERTISE REQUIRED / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


    • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
    • 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment. More than four years of this experience should be in a made to order, heavy industrial environment.
    • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Minitab.
    • Experience with existing manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to: welding, joining, metal working, manual assembly, and painting; certification in a field is a plus.
    • High level of mechanical aptitude and desire to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment for extensive periods of time.
    • Must have the ability to read blueprints and or drawings, tape measure, and other quality measuring equipment.
    • Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills - Green Belt certification, Black Belt a plus. Practical Lean principles experience with the proven success to facilitate change with proven success using the tools. Proven ability to facilitate change and knowledge of Lean tools and techniques.
    • Planning - the ability to think ahead and plan during a three to six-month time span.
    • Project Management - the ability to organize and manage multiple projects as well as own work schedule.
    • Quality orientation and attention to detail. Strong leadership experience and strong team player - Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and motivate employees. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
    • Experience with factory automation, maintenance, and integrating engineering designs into production - highly desirable.
    • Ability to travel for training to Morgan locations throughout the US is required.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Working in an office environment in a seated position a minimum of eight hours per day is required. At times, this job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

    Special Application Instructions:


    • Click the link below to complete our pre-employment assessment (approximately 30 minutes or less). https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-36611287D?u=111565

    • After completing the pre-employment assessment, come back to this job posting and click the "Apply Now" button to complete our online application where you can also submit a resume.

    • After completing your online application, your pre-employment assessment results and application/resume will be thoroughly reviewed and you may be contacted for a personal interview.

    Other details

    • Job Family Morgan Corporation
    • Job Function Manufacturing
    • Pay Type Salary
    • Required Education Bachelor's Degree





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