$5,000 Sign-On Bonus – Quality Engineer – Auto Supplier

Summit Polymers is an automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, which specializes in the engineering, manufacture and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels. High performance, lean manufacturing, and full service product development assure Summit’s continued growth and success. We currently have an excellent opportunity to join our quality team in Elizabethtown, KY.  

The successful candidate for Quality Engineer will be responsible for development and launch of quality operations at the plant for assigned new products. This position will be an integral member of the Product Development Team and will participate in all program related design, development and support activities. Position requires a working knowledge of injection molding quality processes, manufacturing techniques, and finishing processes. Must be able to act in a leadership role to facilitate the smooth integration of tools and process through APQP documentation and the design build and tracking of gages. Position will provide customer quality support through launch activities, and monitor and assist PPAP activities with engineering program management. Person will be responsible for the development of quality standards with customers and vendors and initial product testing.

Our Quality Engineers need excellent communication skills to research product defects, determine solutions and make customer contact to prevent and resolve problems. Candidates will have a working knowledge of advance quality planning techniques such as: 8-D, SPC, GDT, QS 9000, FMEA, and PPAP. BS in engineering and 3-5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment, or total equivalent experience.

Summit offers a very competitive salary and benefit package, relocation consideration, 401(k), and opportunity for advancement. Please provide salary requirements. NO RECRUITERS. Summit is unable to sponsor F1, TN or H1B Visas at this time.