Latitude AI · 10 hours ago
Quality Engineer, Supervisor
Manning, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLatitude Corp. is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in precision metal manufacturing. They are seeking a Quality Engineer, Supervisor to ensure product quality, supervise a team of inspectors, and manage quality-related responsibilities to maintain customer satisfaction and compliance with regulations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Technology
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the quality of product being shipped and authorized to hold shipments if quality is suspect
Responsible for supervising a team of Inspectors and Quality Technicians
Perform annual performance reviews
Authorized to recommend hiring and terminating inspectors with Quality Manager and Human Resources approval in compliance with company policies
Prepare and requisition routine Quality supply items
Authorized to appoint personnel authorized to disposition nonconforming material based on position, experience and knowledge of product/process
Manage department employees including job assignments, performance, evaluations, training, development, mentoring, work assignments, problem resolutions, hiring and terminations in accordance with HR policies
Audit the Quality Management System, procedures and processes
Provide regular communication to the Quality Manager
Ensure customer satisfaction through timely and effective communication, and through monitoring and responding to customer requests and complaints
Work with Production leadership to ensure Production priorities are understood and met to the extent that the quality of the product is not compromised
Develop methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of internally- and supplier-produced parts and assemblies
Support corporate level projects identified by the Quality Manager
Complete FMEA, FAIs, PPAPs, etc. in accordance with customer requirements
Lead or assist investigations into process or product Quality issues, determine root and contributing causes, drive resolution, assess effectiveness, and ensure the investigation and any new work process is documented
Implement and verify corrective actions
Provide quality metrics, as requested
Oversee Calibration activities
Oversee the functioning and maintenance of departmental equipment and measurement instruments to ensure product and process quality is achieved
Ensure statutory, regulatory and environmental regulations are met
Communicate and demonstrate company policies and values
Ensure cross departmental communication is accurate and effective
Other ad hoc duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Physical - The role is split evenly between floor support and office duties
Working Hours - full-time employment
Personal Traits - Excellent communication skills with positive teamwork and safety attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy while able to multi-task and trouble shoot. Must be 'quality minded.'
Displays good leadership qualities. Be a role model for the department and set the standard of productivity, safety and quality for employees of different levels to follow. Has a desire to mentor and develop employees
Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9000)
Disciplined problem-solving skills to assist in root cause analysis knowledge
Experience in resolving internal and external quality issues
Proficient in the fundamentals of quality. E.g., PFMEA, MSA, APQP, FAI, SPC, Cp/CPK, Gage R&R, GD&T
Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate teams to obtain high levels of performance to accomplish goals
Ability to act as a professional representative of the company with Supplier, Customers, and External Auditors
Knowledge of basic measurement equipment. E.g. calipers, micrometers, scales
Advanced computer and writing skills. Skilled in the use of Word and Excel
Ability to read, understand and explain blueprints and/or technical specifications
Effective communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or another related field
Five years' quality engineering experience in manufacturing environment
Preferred
Three years' supervisory or team lead experience, preferred
CQE or CQA, preferred
Benefits
Weekly Pay
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401K Plan with 4% Company Match
Company
Latitude AI
Latitude AI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that develops automated driving technologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sammy Omari
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Carr
Chief Technology Officer
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