Topy America is looking for:

Job Title        Quality Assurance Engineer

Department  Quality Assurance

Supervisor's Title Manager, Quality Assurance

Positions Supervised  N/A

Job Summary   The Quality Engineer will be responsible for assuring products conform to T.A.I established requirements and standards through audit, inspection, and test activities. Interacts with internal departments at all levels and external customers and suppliers. Strong working knowledge of QMS activities to ISO/TS16949:2009 requirements.  

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

1.  Formulates procedures, specifications, and standards for products and processes following customer and T.A.I requirements with consideration to ISO/TS 16949:2009.  

2.  Establishes communication links with customers, vendors, and internal departments to effectively convey quality control information, test results, correctional measures, etc.  

3.  Attends and participates in Quality meetings, Technical meetings, product development meetings, etc.  and provides the necessary support.  

4.  Conducts root cause analysis of quality problems, and develops and implements corrective counter measures using 5P, 5 Why and 8D formats.  

5.  Provides daily instruction, guidance, and assistance to quality inspectors as it relates to the job.  

6.  Compiles and analyzes data to support departmental reports.  Prepares and distributes various reports and documentation related to departmental activities such as Material Supply Quality, Quality Report to Customer, etc.  

7.  Develops and implements quality system planning, efficiency improvement, and measurement system programs to meet company and customer quality and control demands.  

8.  Performs necessary PPAP’s and provides the necessary support to APQP activities, establishes inspection procedures, designs and procures inspection gauges, conducts gauge reliability studies, and creates calibration, inspection, and test standards and forms.  

9.  Liaison to customer PQE’s and other quality representation for new product development and existing programs.  

10. Conduct internal and external supplier audits to requirements of ISO/TS16949:2009.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics  

1.  Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of mechanical engineering, and quality assurance inspection, diagnostic, and problem solving procedures and techniques.  

2.  Thorough knowledge of TOPY Quality Policy, QA standards, policies, and procedures as well as individual customer specifications and requirements. Emphasis on ISO/TS16949:2009.  

3.  Knowledge of industry standards related to quality inspection and maintenance.  

4.  Knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and problem tracking and reporting procedures.          

5.  Excellent problem solving, diagnostic, and organizational skills.  

6.  Good communication skills to convey and interpret quality inspection results and problem resolutions, and to maintain good customer relations.  

7.  Ability to develop and implement quality system planning, efficiency improvement, and measurement system programs and tools.  

8.  Ability to draft and complete various reports and documentation of departmental activities using Windows Office Suite with strengths in Excel.  

9.  Ability to read calipers, micrometers, standards, and blueprints.  

10. Ability to distinguish colors and color shading to conduct visual quality inspections of products.  

Summary Education and Experience Required  

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field and two to three years of quality assurance/control or manufacturing engineering experience.          

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Daily exposure to the extremes of temperature, noise, and vibration of plant processing equipment, forklift traffic, and oily/wet production floors when performing and supervising quality assurance inspections and testing.  

Job Title:  Production Engineer

Department: Production Control

Supervisor's Title:  Manager, Production Engineering

Positions Supervised:  N/A

Job Summary:  Under routine supervision of teh Production Engineer Manager, the Production Engineer evaluates current and proposed production processes, assists with new product development and production methods, and implements design or process changes that improve the manufacturing safety, quality, and/or productivity.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Assists with development of new product designs and/or production process that meet company and customer safety, quality, and productivity standards.

2.   Modifies existing equipment, tooling, and/or process designs to improve safety, quality, and/or productivity.

3.  Troubleshoots and diagnoses daily production and quality problems.  Monitors ongoing data and makes systemic process improvements.

4.  Assists with tooling and equipment procurement to support production and product design modifications.  Performs investigation of available vendor/suppliers, pricing, quality, delivery schedules, available vendor technical assistance, etc.

5.  Assists production groups with technical problem solving, training, etc.  Authors and edits relevant technical work instructions.

6.  Conducts, supervises, and documents trial manufacturing procedures including standard development, technical problem solving, dimensional issue resolution, etc.

7.  Attends and participates in various company meetings relating to design projects, technical and production problems, safety and quality issues, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics  

1.  Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of mechanical engineering and steel fabrication methods including but not limited to stamping, forming, welding, and painting.

2.  Knowledge of TOPY production processes and product lines.

3.  Knowledge of company policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, and operations.

4.  Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

5.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effectively working with vendors/suppliers, other department personnel, etc.

6.  Good drawing and computer aided design (CAD) skills.  Proficiency with ACAD or similar required.

7.  Good word processing and computer spreadsheet skills.

8.  Ability to program production machines and equipment.

Summary Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering is required.

Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to the extremes of temperature, noise, and dust of the production plant while inspecting and/or monitoring the installation of equipment and processes.  Occasional exposure to the mechanical hazards of the assembly/disassembly of stamping tooling or other equipment.

Job Title:  Human Resources Manager

Department:  Human Resources

Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager of Administration, position is responsible for developing and implementing Human Resource strategies and programs that are linked to and support the overall organization’s direction. Based in Frankfort, Kentucky, this position is responsible for supporting Human Resource development and compliance for operations/facilities in Frankfort, KY, Chicago, Nashville, and Salt Lake City.

Primary Responsibilities

1.  Coordinate company equal opportunity programs to achieve diversity goals.

2.  Create company strategic training and organizational development plan to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs of company employees.

3.  Oversee compensation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels.

4.  Oversee the design and development of compensation strategy and programs.

5.  Direct the administration of benefit programs to include: health, retirement, death, disability, and unemployment.

6.  Evaluate and recommend improvements to benefit programs.

7.  Evaluate procedures and technology solutions to improve human resources data management.

8.  Recommend and maintain an organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives.

9.  Evaluate company culture and provide recommendations on changes to accomplish company goals and objectives.

10. Evaluate and recommend human resource outsourcing opportunities and identify potential vendors.

11. Develop and manage annual budgets for the division and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.

12. Recommend and establish company policies and procedures.

13. Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

14. Assure compliance to state and federal reporting for Human Resources related regulations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.

2.  Promote a positive morale and work atmosphere in the company.

3.  Lead the effort in establishing outreach and workforce development programs in local high schools and community colleges to improve the value of incoming human capital.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required:

1.  Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment, wage and salary laws and regulations.  Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs. Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices. Experience in design, development and implementation of salary administration plans and benefit programs. Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Knowledge of computer, database and payroll systems skills.

2  Superior professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Preferred:

1.  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and at least ten years in a senior level Human Resource position. SPHR Certification is preferred.