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The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible to assist/lead employees in achieving expected safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets for the team ensuring the product is conforming prior to customer delivery. The QE will oversee the inspection process and be instrumental in helping develop quality standards, completing audits, and developing the metrics necessary to adhere to the Quality Management System. The role will identify best practices, processes, and assist in standard work for the integration into Reading’s Quality Management System to ensure consistent high-quality results.     

• Maintain a safe work environment, and respond to identified safety or environmental risks with urgency
• Adhere to the company safety regulations and assist in the training and awareness of safety guidelines to new employees in the department
• Train the workforce on quality standards and inspection
• Train and audit QC Inspectors on quality standards and inspection
• Direct and supervise employees who are responsible for product measurement, inspection and testing
• Develop and execute Quality Management System processes for the quality team
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards of quality and reliability of finished product, including dimensional integrity
• Keep daily quality boards up to date for all key metrics
• Conduct in-process quality audits and review standards and specification requirements with production supervisor when errors or defects are detected
• Direct and coordinate the quality process, provide continuous quality improvements, and ensure the integrity of Reading’s product quality, manufacturing, certification and release activities
• Audit final inspection function to ensure all units are manufactured to customer requirements, as well as Reading’s engineering drawings, standards, and specifications
• Assist when a problem is discovered and help determine the root cause using 8D or other methods to prevent future occurrence
• Help investigate and correct customer issues and complaints relating to product quality
• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Management System
• Perform other duties as required or directed by management

Skills and Abilities:

Technical Expertise - Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; Develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches

Communication- Ensure that others involved in projects or problem-solving are kept up to date; speaks clearly to others; tailors content of speech to the level and experience of audience; expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Relationship Building – the ability to collaborate with others, develop and maintain partnerships to address problem-solving; conflict management

Analytical Thinking – the ability to tackle a problem using a systematic, logical, and sequential approach Forward Thinking- Able to forecast and be proactive within scope of work; independent 

Position Qualifications & Requirements:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (preferred)
• Previous experience in a quality control/quality assurance position. Prefer 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or a quality assurance environment
• Automotive experience a plus
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Must have hands-on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) 
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in supplier quality functions
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Frequent standing (up to 8 hours), bending stooping, squatting, reaching overhead, crawling (may be in confined spaces). Occasional sitting, walking, pushing. Perform repetitive tasks with your hands, ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places
• Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/ projects

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:   

• Work occurs on the production floor 
• Ability to travel as required (10-15%)

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program •    Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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