quality engineer Tupelo, MS
Job description
Location: US-MS-TUPELO-PLT-4301
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
About the position
This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing process and product quality by learning and applying appropriate Goodyear standards and procedures to solve problems.
The incumbent understands and can apply standard tools to improve customer satisfaction and process capability.
Responsibilities:
Utilize and apply understanding of suppliers and Customer requirements (internal and external) relevant to specific manufacturing processes.
Protect relationships with Customers and drive improvements in Customer satisfaction; appropriately representing Goodyear.
Improve and enhance known technical solutions to meet product and process requirements.
Lead improvements and develop processes within relevant quality guidelines and standards using appropriate quality engineering tools.
Track and report process performance indicators.
Participate in Plant Optimization to deploy standards and to drive improvement.
Recognize and identify problems, achieve solutions with appropriate tools and methods that deliver defined objectives which meet business needs.
Participate, influence , communicate and collaborate effectively within various teams to meet individual and business performance objectives.
Complete assigned tasks on time and with appropriate quality to deliver results.
Support the implementation of new products / processes / technologies, utilizing applicable Quality engineering tools.
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Product and Process technical specifications to insure compliance with requirements.
Audit for compliance and drive effective root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
To join our team you will need:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math.
Desired:
Experience or certifications in the application of Quality control systems, problem solving and project management tools
Experience:
2 or more years experience required.
Demonstrated ability to apply systematic problem solving tools and techniques
Demonstrated ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment and process problems
Demonstrated ability to contribute toward team goals
Knowledge , Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate a positive attitude. Actively contribute in meetings. Initiate open dialogue with peers and leadership on areas of concern.
Select best means of communication. Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions within function.
Volunteer for, or willingly accept, tasks assigned. Hold self accountable. Take personal responsibility for team performance.
Influence others to see alternative points of view. Assemble strategies to achieve assigned work. Apply lessons learned.
Actively particpate in change process and understand the culture. Particpate in mentoring as a mentee.
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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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