Hithium Tech USA is opening a new manufacturing facility in the Mesquite area, and we are looking for a passionate process driven and results-oriented Process Quality Engineer to join our team. If you are looking for a company where you can make an impact and a difference, plus you have the experience and qualifications shared below, we want to hear from you.

The Process Quality Engineer (PQE) will monitor and improve the quality of the company's operational processes and products. The PQE's will be responsible for implementing quality standards, test methods, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions by collaborating with managers, supervisors, technicians, and operators to implement quality measures. The ideal candidate will have excellent people and trouble-shooting skills as well as be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze process data and product performance history to identify chronic defects and correct problems, reduce and/or eliminate waste.
• Develop quality standards, methods, work instructions, manuals and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products.
• Organize and lead Improvement projects to refine process control, correct process problems, and provide effective measurement of process changes.
• Develop and conduct training for quality functions, process control, gaging techniques, inspection methods, standards, problem solving, special process operator skills, and related topics to support organizational training goals.
• Design statistical sampling process and review finish products and perform audit on the same.
• Follow quality requirements for suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, and working with suppliers to ensure supplier quality performance.
• Conduct audits to ensure process control, adequacy of procedures, and effectiveness of the quality system, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Monitor and accurately track Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) to assist in identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• College Degree in Engineering
• 5 years' minimum experience maintaining a quality system and knowledge of statistical process control tools.
• Formal Investigation Root Cause Methodology such as 5 why, 8D, Fish bone etc.
• Six sigma green belt preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage a quality system and quality audit processes
• Experience and demonstrated ability in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Demonstrated ability to proactively drive change and continuous process improvement, with non-conformance processing including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015), as applicable.

We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, 401(k) matching, low employee-cost medical, dental and vision insurance premiums, and company paid Life Insurance, as well as company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.