Junior Quality Engineer

Huf NA, Greeneville (TN) I United States (US) Junior Quality EngineerWe are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2 billion in the financial year 2023.Your RolePerform inspections, basic data analysis, documentation, and response to nonconforming conditionsRead control plans, blue prints, and product specifications to determine product quality requirementsFull understanding of all quality requirements of the product and is responsible to maintain qualityFull understanding of work instructions related to appearance guidelines for painted parts to make decisions based on the guidelinesCommunicate customer and internal concerns and follow up with quality alerts with the teamResponsible for safe launch activities including performing inspections, tests, and data analysis to detect defects and ensure products meet defined requirementsPerform visual inspection of painted product to identify cosmetic defects and color matchingResponsible for training metric for all associates along with maintaining the training recordsMonitor all assembly and paint line and provide coaching to the associates on viewing and trainingAnalyze quality data and contribute to the continuous improvement of overall product qualityYour SkillsHigh School Diploma/ General Education Degree (GED), Two year degree preferredExcellent math and reading skillsGood Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, required; PowerPoint preferred)Excellent attendance and work habitsAbility to work independently and make consistent decisionsPrior paint viewing experience preferredBilingual (Spanish) preferred but not mandatoryExperience with methods of 8D and 5 WhysWhat we offerFull comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, flexible spending accountDisability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid Time OffHuf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp.