McWane India Private Limited · 5 hours ago
Tyler Union - Quality Engineer
Anniston, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTyler Union, a division of McWane, Inc., is the nation’s leading manufacturer of Ductile Iron Waterworks Fittings and Appurtenances, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured meet internal and external quality standards and involves developing quality control systems, analyzing production data, and collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement in casting processes and product reliability.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Promote and uphold The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors
Adhere to safety protocols outline in the Tyler Union Safety Management Program
Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow ergonomic and safe lifting techniques
Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols specific to green sand molding and casting operations
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer-specific requirements
Conduct internal audits and support external audits
Monitor and analyze sand properties, mold integrity, and casting quality
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean, or other methodologies
Oversee dimensional and visual inspection of castings
Utilize tools such as CMMs, spectrometers, and hardness testers to validate product quality
Develop and maintain inspection documentation and control plans
Address customer complaints and non-conformance reports with thorough investigations and resolution plans
Work with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet specifications
Maintain accurate records of quality metrics, test results, and corrective actions
Prepare reports for management review and customer communication
Perform product testing on samples and returned product as required. Tests may include dimensional inspections, pressure tests, micrograph analysis, hardness testing and/or any special tests required to qualify new product or certify returned product
Process returned products; maintaining data and reports for all manufacturing locations and vendors
Perform quality ISO audits
Review yard scrap to include maintaining data and reports
Work with management in developing and maintaining statistical process charts that will monitor plant processes
Conduct quality training to hourly personnel within the production departments
Approve outside vendor samples, machined product, and in process inspections. Issue quality alerts and corrective actions to vendors and follow up through closure
Review opportunities for continuous improvement and work closely with the production departments to incorporate a focus on 'quality at the source'
Inspect all plant processes and product lines for conformance to published internal and external specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanic, Industrial, or Materials Engineering preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience in green sand molding environment preferred
Strong understanding of metallurgical principles and casting defects
Proficiency in quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Knowledge: Production and processing, mathematics, MS Excel, Access, and Word
Skills: Quality control analysis, active listening, critical thinking, monitoring, reading comprehension, speaking, coordination, judgment and decision making, operation monitoring
Abilities: Oral comprehension and expression, near and far vision, flexibility of closure, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, deductive and inductive reasoning, category flexibility, information ordering, perceptual speed, selective attention, speech clarity and recognition
This role involves frequent physical activity, including climbing, walking, standing, stooping, balancing, and handling tools and materials
Employees must be able to lift to 50 pounds, as needed
The work environment varies between a standard office setting and a manufacturing plant
Plant conditions may include exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise
Regular walks through the plant are required
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as needed, including safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanic, Industrial, or Materials Engineering
Experience in green sand molding environment
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Vacation
Holiday pay
401(k)
Company
McWane India Private Limited
An engineering and technical support office in Coimbatore, India, serving McWane’s internal customers.
Founded in 2011Coimbatore, TamilNadu, IN
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase