Advanced Quality Engineer

Advanced Quality Engineer |


Utilimaster |


Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Advanced Quality Engineer for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy utilizing problem-solving leadership and directing cross-functional teams toward corrective action resolutions. You will also be tasked with spearheading and implementing continuous improvement plans, monitoring key measurement data for trends, and uncovering areas for improvement.

You will also

• Develop quality-related documents including control plans, PFMEA, flow charts, PPAP, and 8D
• Create inspection and process control requirements and operator instructions
• Comply with established quality system registration, requirements, procedures, and goals
• Assist Quality management with internal containment activities
• Spearhead all problem-solving activities within the Quality team
• Implement countermeasures to resolve issues and create corresponding reports
• Examine engineering and customer specifications and monitor operational processes
• Develop quality control methods, practices, and process documents
• Direct quality team meetings and resolve daily issues related to quality assurance activities
• Present technical information related to defect reduction activities to colleagues and customers
• Implement customer product quality and system requirements
• Embrace the role as Quality SME within the Product Launch team
• Conduct training for colleagues and new hires, as needed
• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and productive work relationships

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Five or more (5+) years of quality systems expertise and deep knowledge of ISO9001
• American Society for Quality CQE certificate preferred
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing from a quality improvement perspective
• Data collection and data analysis experience
• A clear understanding of quality system tools and standards
• Project management experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Travel up to 25%

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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