Quality Engineer

at  ANA

ABOUT ANA:

Alliance North America was established in 2017 and is proud to be the sole North American supplier of AIRMAN Power Generators, AIRMAN Air Compressors, MAC3 Pneumatic Air tools, and ANA’s exclusive Energy Boss ™ - Hybrid Energy System and Smart load bank system. Our commitment to our customers is to Make their World Easier, by answering the phone, understanding their needs, and taking ownership to provide them solutions. With a large parts inventory and more than 90% of all orders shipping within 24 hours, you never have to worry about spare parts. We help keep your fleet in top condition with our world class Support Department, who are always ready to help and be a resource by providing training on our equipment.
ANA is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada with locations in Cypress, California and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ANA is growing and scaling and we are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our growing team in an onsite position in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As a Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to ensure that products and services meet the established quality standards and requirements. Your primary focus is on identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and continuously improving processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
The Quality Engineer at ANA Inc. will be responsible for developing, improving, and implementing standards and requirements throughout the organization. Emphasis will be concentrated on operations with influence and collaboration with other departments and teams. Essential communication, experience in Quality tools and ability to work as a team and individual will be key factors for this position as Quality Engineer.
The position is fully onsite, and the work schedule is weekdays at 7:00 – 4:00pm.
This role reports to the Quality Control Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or a similar role required
• Trained in quality core tools with experience in application. Extensive knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s production and daily processes within the organization
• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support internal customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, ERP and Quality modules and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• ASQ, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing certification is desirable
• Experience with quality audits and inspections is a plus
• Experienced and knowledgeable of Quality Tools and ability to drive execution in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, and performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time
• Ability to withstand and adapt to temperature conditions, including working in hot and cold environments during summer and winter seasons
• Must wear gloves and ear protection and adhere to PPE standards on manufacturing floor

• Review design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and quality manuals to understand the scope, requirements, and function of products and processes
• Ensures products and process meet the organization and customer quality and product standards and requirements
• Supports product development and operations teams by providing use of process capability, NPI introduction, supplier quality, and quality tools
• Ability to be strategic and analyze data to communicate and engage with team buy-in
• Identifies root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
• Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects
• Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment
• Ensuring the processes adhere to quality standards
• Initiative to be a self-starter, influence team members and bring awareness to quality standards and requirements throughout the organization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Willingness to support and lead other duties and actions to improve the process and the organization.
• Other duties as assigned