Hendrick Motorsports · 12 hours ago
Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement (1st and 2nd shifts)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions is a dynamic and growing force within the defense industry. We are seeking a highly driven and creative individual to join our Hendrick Technical Solutions team as a Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement, responsible for leading cross-functional problem-solving teams and applying methodologies towards process improvement and quality management.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support for the contract manufacturing division, including troubleshooting for assembly, machining, fabrication, material, tooling, or engineering concerns
Employ value stream maps to evaluate current state processes and plan/execute future state improvements
Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement
Use structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate and determine the root cause of operational issues, defects, or inefficiencies. Develop corrective and preventive action plans to address identified issues
Be accountable for the results and sustainment of improvements made, ensuring the intended objectives are being met and adjusting as necessary
Quantify cost-savings, and other benefits as feasible, to capture value of improvements
Develop quality requirements, standard work instructions, inspection plans and procedures for the creation or inspection of manufactured products
Adapt customer requirements into internal specifications
Participate in engineering change management and validation to assure manufacturability and built-in quality
Develop and conduct layered process audits to assure process control, adequacy of procedures, effectiveness of the quality (business) management system, and identify opportunities for improvement
Research, benchmark, share, introduce and implement best practices throughout the organization
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training and coaching of team members on process improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques. Ensure knowledge transfer and support in execution
Develop and facilitate collaborative discussion using visual management systems, KPI boards and tools aligned with 'Go See' walks with team leads and department leadership
Lead sustainment of ISO 9001:2015 certification, including our internal audit program
Qualification
Required
3+ years manufacturing experience preferred, with demonstrated results leading operational improvements
Defense Manufacturing or Automotive Tier I or Tier II experience, a plus
Experience in implementing or supporting ISO 9001:2015 and other core lean tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC, 8-step problem solving, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, etc.)
Strong, but diverse, problem-solving skillset
Demonstrated ability to proactively drive change and continuous improvement through influence, not authority
Microsoft Power Platform experience, as plus
Comfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced, highly variable business
Hands-on mindset, meet people where they are at
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative, influencer
Problem solver: analytically minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Bachelors in industrial engineering (or other relevant discipline) required
Company
Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Racing Team
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Backer
Sr. Director of Partnerships
Madelyn Mirek
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