Senior Quality Engineer- Fastening Systems

Component Solutions Group, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality, engineered fasteners and other related products manufactured in the US and around the world.

CSG is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer based out of our Lexington, KY facility. The candidate will manage the quality department activities and promote continuous improvement of current processes through the products and services provided by our various operations. CSG facilities and operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120 B certified.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and grow customer satisfaction and supplier relationships.

Implement and sustain policies, procedures, and systems to meet industry requirements.

Qualify new products and processes as part of our corporate business strategy.

Provide leadership and development for quality performance and management of a team of qualified personnel throughout the organization.

Manage all aspects of our Fastening Systems quality, excluding the QMS and requirements of the OE industries served including automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, agriculture, aerospace, defense, medical, and other emerging markets.

Lead and develop quality department team members. Implement policies and procedures by the company’s QMS objectives.

Track the cost of quality internally and externally, cost of sorting & containment. Reporting KPIs daily, monthly & quarterly per plan to ensure the organization's objectives are being achieved.

Investigate, track & monitor customer complaints using the RMA process.

Lead and determine root cause, and corrective action thru the 8D, 3L5Why process.

Partner with Sales & Engineering to define, map and implement appropriate testing, inspection systems, and data collection to verify product conformance and analysis for improvement.

Other duties as assigned by various superiors or Corporate Quality Manager.

Communicate with Plant Manager and Supervisors on plant issues, problems.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to the various business units and customer facilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Automotive tier I or II experience with knowledge of Fastener Standard Specifications.

Strong ability to read & interpret part drawings, both in English & Metric.

Perform 1st Article Inspections. Proficient in using gages, tools & testing equipment in a Lab setting.

Deep Knowledge of AIAG Level III PPAP, Control Plan, FMEA, APQP, SPC< MSA, IMDS, Conflict Minerals Reporting, Reach + RoHS, SVHC compliance requirements.

Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Cold Form Manufacturing, Machining, Quality, Process / Tooling, Welding, Shop Floor Supervision, and plastic mold injection.

Experience with production processes, quality controls, safety, cost reduction, maintenance, and repair as well as, other techniques for effective manufacturing and plant OSHA regulations.

Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and possess all other qualities critical for managerial success including leadership, motivation, decisiveness, flexibility, and sound business judgment.

Experience in basic operation disciplines: Manufacturing, Machining, Quality, Process Control / Tooling, Welding, and Shop Floor Supervision.

Material knowledge Steel, Plastic, Nylon, and Secondary processes: Heat treating, plating, and coating.

AS and CAD experience is a plus

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.

5+ years of QA/QC Supervisory and/or Quality Operations Leadership experience

Demonstrated Automotive Quality Background and previous experience in IATF16949 / AS9100 Standards.

Broad knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, and Core Quality tools.

Demonstrates proficiency with data analytics within Microsoft Excel.

Proven technical leadership using structured problem-solving methods.

Personal attributes include strong leadership presence, high energy, detail orientated, data analysis, and data-driven decision making.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with customers.

Excellent benefits package includes:

Comprehensive health care plan

Paid vacation, Sick time, and holiday pay

401 (k) package with company match

Company-paid Life insurance

Disability options available

Quarterly bonus based on the performance of the overall Company performance

Relocation Packages available