Engineering Jobs in Barberton Summit County, OH

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Akron, Ohio — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

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• Hourly Pay: $29.50 per hour
  
  
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
  
  
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
  
  
• Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days
  
  
• Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
  
  
• Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
  
  

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

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• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
  
  
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
  
  
• Yearly merit pay increases
  
  
• 401 (k) company match
  
  
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
  
  
• Build your skills - paid training
  
  
• Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
  
  
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
  
  
• U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
  
  
• 15% company stock discount
  
  
• Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
  
  
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
  
  
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
  
  

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Requirements

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• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  
  
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
  
  
• Basic tools, required
  
  
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including:
  
  
• Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
  
  
• Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
  
  
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
  
  
• All other certification as required by location, required
  
  
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
  
  
• All other certification as required by location, required
  
  
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
  
  
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
  
  
• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
  
  
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
  
  
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
  
  
• Pass a DOT physical
  
  
• Pass a Ryder road test
  
  
• Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
  
  

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

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• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
  
  
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
  
  
• Performs preventive maintenance
  
  
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
  
  
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
  
  
• Replaces defective components as instructed
  
  
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
  
  
• Performs facility maintenance duties
  
  
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
  
  
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available.
  
  
• Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
  
  
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
  
  
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
  
  
• Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support
  
  
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
  
  
• Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days)
  
  

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date 6 days ago (3/13/2026 3:33 PM)

Requisition ID 2

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province OH

Location (Posting Location) : City AKRON

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 44319

Category Technicians/Service Employees5

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000356

Min Pay USD $29.50/Hr.

Max Pay USD $29.50/Hr.

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• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this role is to provide managerial support nationwide to the Sprinkler Designers. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Sprinkler Operations while maintaining profits, satisfying customer’s requirements and maintaining compliance with NFPA guidelines. This position reports to the Vice President, Engineering & Operations and will require a close working relationship with the Sprinkler Design Technical Manager, Sprinkler Design and Blueprint room staff.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards administration, organization, reporting, data management, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage designer schedules and contract deliverables
• Develop S.A. Comunale BIM standards.
• Interface with Project Managers to review design vs. labor deficiencies.
• Daily scheduling of projects.
• Development of start and completion dates for the designers and monitoring of progress.
• Interface with customer coordination job specific.
• Weekly / monthly reviews of all designers with technical manager.
• Oversee current Branch Level Design Managers.
• Interface and develop design / fabrication standards to increase efficiency in fabrication shop.
• Continuing education seminars with design staff.
• Interface with S.A. Comunale design training program.
• Branch office visits.
• Job site visits with design staff.
• Be on NFSA committee.
• Attend group functions with other contractors to gain new ideas.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities and performance of the Sprinkler Design Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 15+ years of Construction design experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a management position is required.
• Understanding of AutoCAD Products. AutoSPRINK and/or HyrdaTec systems is a plus.
• Experience with Navisworks and basic knowledge of Revit is a plus.
• BIM experience is required.
• NICET level III Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA guidelines is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field is required.
• Travel is required.
• P.E. License a plus.
• Ability to problem solve is required.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, lift, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to move and/or feel objects. The physical strength rating of this position is classified as medium work which entails exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color vision. This position is exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions including indoors, outdoors, extreme hot/cold temperatures, fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, humidity, loud noises, vibrations, and wet conditions. Eye, feet, head, and hearing protection may be required. Operation or a computer keyboard, telephone, hand calculator, and/or copier/fax machine are required. Operation of manual hand tools may be required. Understanding of addition and subtraction, simple math, advanced math (Calculus, Algebra, & Geometry), simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, layout work, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required. In addition, the employee must be able to write or present simple memos, summaries, business letters, speeches, and formal presentations.

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Provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA standards to create and draft fire alarm designs. This position works closely with Designers, Operations Manager, and various Project Managers. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consistently and professionally completes all design work in a manner which displays mastery of the following:
• Ability to complete a fire alarm drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
• Ability to correctly plan out and complete all needed requirements for a project within set time constraints.
• Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
• Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Ability to select all required materials for installation.
• Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
• Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
• Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
• Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
• Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Ability to identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
• Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks.
• Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service.
• Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA72.
• Must possess ability and motivation to teach Design Trainees.
• May be responsible for taking on role as project leader and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately. As project leader, responsible for giving regular, complete, and professional status reports information to Operations Manager.
• Works with other departments to service customers.
• Works to achieve company's annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
• Operates at all times in compliance with the company's safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years' of fire alarm/sprinkler design experience is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoCAD is required.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The strength rating for this position is classified as light work which entails exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. This position is an inside position with occasional requirement of eye protection. Operation of a computer, typewriter, visual aid equipment, headphone, telephone, drawing/drafting tools, dictating machine, transcribing machine, hand calculator, mailroom cart, copiers/fax machine are required. Understanding simple math, simple drawings, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required. Writing simple memos, summaries, and business letters is required.

LHH is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in Akron, Ohio to identify an experienced Environmental & Safety Specialist who will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This onsite position is ideal for a hands‐on professional who thrives in a fast‐paced production environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Position Overview

The Environmental & Safety Specialist will oversee environmental compliance programs, support safety initiatives, and collaborate closely with plant leadership to maintain a culture of safety excellence. This role requires strong technical expertise, proactive problem‐solving, and the ability to influence best practices across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‐to‐day environmental and safety initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and root‐cause analyses.
• Maintain and improve environmental programs, including waste management, air/water permitting, chemical handling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and deliver safety training to employees across multiple departments.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through behavior‐based safety, hazard mitigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to strengthen safety culture and reduce workplace risks.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and support regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct involvement in EHS programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and industrial safety practices.
• Proven experience leading training, investigations, and compliance activities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‐solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite full‐time in Akron, OH.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical
• 401k

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Position Summary:

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of electrical construction projects by assisting with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and communication among project stakeholders. This individual acts as a technical liaison between office and field operations, helping to ensure that the project runs efficiently, meets specifications, and stays on schedule and within budget. The Project Engineer plays a vital role in quality assurance, procurement tracking, and issue resolution across multiple phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Support the Project Manager in coordinating all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and scope documents to provide guidance to field personnel and subcontractors.
• Assist in identifying scope gaps, conflicts, or design discrepancies, and recommend solutions or clarifications.

Document Control

• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, as-builts, and change orders.
• Ensure all drawings and specifications are current and distributed to appropriate parties.
• Track and follow up on outstanding RFIs and submittals to avoid project delays.

Procurement & Material Tracking

• Work with purchasing teams to track material orders, deliveries, and lead times.
• Coordinate equipment and material needs between the office and field teams to ensure timely delivery to job sites.
• Maintain procurement logs and update stakeholders on procurement status.

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

• Assist in creating and updating project schedules and three-week lookaheads.
• Monitor field production and work progress; update tracking logs and help with delay mitigation.
• Attend project meetings, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items as needed.

Quality & Safety

• Support QA/QC efforts by verifying work conforms to plans, codes, and specifications.
• Coordinate inspections and testing activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Assist safety teams with safety audits, documentation, and reporting.

Closeout & Turnover

• Assist with compiling closeout documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate final inspections and punch list completion with clients and field teams.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required).
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or engineering, preferably in electrical contracting or MEP trades.
• Internship or co-op experience in a construction-related role is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and project life cycles.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, ProjectSight).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and electrical schematics.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular visits to active job sites, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, and wearing PPE.
• Office work involves extended periods using a computer.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with frequent travel to job sites and occasional attendance at client or coordination meetings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with growth paths
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and development support (e.g., PE, PMP, OSHA 30, etc.)

Description:

United Protective Technologies is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to join our team in the high-performance coatings industry. The Account Executive will be responsible for generating new business, managing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth by promoting our PVD and DLC coating services across a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, firearms, medical, and metal forming.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• New Business Development: Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in target markets for PVD and DLC coating services.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts; maintain long-term, strategic relationships.
• Sales Process Management: Lead the entire sales cycle from initial contact and quoting to closing, onboarding, and after-sales support.
• Technical Consultations: Work with engineering and production teams to provide technically sound proposals, advise on material compatibility, and ensure coating specifications meet customer requirements.
• Quoting and Pricing: Prepare and present accurate quotations; negotiate pricing and terms within company guidelines.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy and innovation.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records in CRM; provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and activity reports to management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand customer engineering drawings/specs.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical understanding of thin film coatings.
• Blueprint and Spec Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, coating specifications, and tolerances.
• Pipeline Management: Experience managing a sales pipeline of 30–50 active accounts with varying revenue potential and project complexity

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years in technical sales or account management, preferably in surface treatments, coatings, or manufacturing services.
• Familiarity with PVD coatings or similar technologies (e.g., plating, anodizing, heat treatment) is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred.

Performance Health is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. The role partners cross functionally to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance safety, cost, and delivery performance. The position plays a key role in building a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and lead improvements across manufacturing operations for processes and equipment
• Serve as expert on lean manufacturing tools and implementation for manufacturing operations
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery
• Conduct training, as needed, on lean manufacturing principles
• Identify, develop, and present business case for insourcing opportunities, use of new technology and automation projects
• Implement process capability monitoring and improvements
• Manage improvement projects from concept through implementation and sustainment
• Lead large transformation projects for manufacturing operations
• Define project scope, objectives, metrics, and timelines
• Track and report progress, savings, and performance improvements to leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, industrial manufacturing or similar
• 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• 5+ years’ experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Project management skills and experience
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing P&L and perform cost justifications (ROI, NPV, etc.)
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Preferred experience in medical device manufacturing, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR 820
• Ability to travel 50% of the time, including overnight travel

Benefits

• Our benefits include healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; discount purchase programs.
• This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $120,000 - $135,000 and the opportunity to earn bonus, plus benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Trusted for over 90 years, Foundation Wellness, a manufacturer of branded and custom-engineered health and wellness products is seeking an experienced and eager Quality Engineer. As a key member of our Quality and Operations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our Quality, EHS, and lean systems are effective, allowing us to remain a leading US manufacturer.

As part of our hiring process, we ask you to complete the Culture Index Survey. Failure to complete will result in an incomplete application. Click this link (or copy & paste in your browser): We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision day 1
• HSA/ FSA
• Annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company matched 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid disability and parental leaves
• And much more!

What You Do:

Supplier Quality:

• Act as the lead for all aspects of supplier quality
• Work cross-functionally to evaluate the current Supplier base and create supplier scorecards
• Manage supplier tier list and inspection processes based on supplier performance
• Development of sampling and testing procedures for current and new materials. Creates instructions to standardize the process
• Track any Supplier non-conformances and work with the Quality and Purchasing teams to find solutions to these non-conformances
• Coordinate corrective actions from vendors when repeat quality issues are discovered
• Continuous improvement of incoming inspection process for the receiving team
• Establish vendor code of conduct

Quality Assurance:

• Assist team in Continuous Improvement efforts by managing center line aspect of our lean systems for all work centers
• Develop process improvements for outgoing finished good inspections to work towards a “zero defects” culture
• Assist with initiatives to train operators to specific customer requirements and cosmetic expectations to improve “Right First Time” and reduce complaints
• Support the efforts in quality and environmental system audits to ensure compliance and standards
• Assist in the routine management of quality systems (change requests, document control, process audits)

Environmental Health & Safety

• Support sustainability initiatives internally and with vendors to support our growing EHS commitment (material waste, process efficiencies)
• Support recertification audits

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of experience within quality
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• ISO knowledge and audit experience
• Lean and/or Six Sigma training, certifications, or experience
• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier visits/audits, etc. (very infrequently – 2-3 trips per year)

Location: Onsite in Wadsworth, Ohio

Reports to: Quality Manager