Quality Engineer

Overview

Under the general direction of the Quality Leader, this position is accountable for coordinating the design/process compatibility of existing parts and products and working with Supplier Quality Engineers and Product Engineering to, with purchasing, determine the capability of existing and new suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Effective structured problem solving as needed and supports the training/developing of structured problem solving.
• Using Control Plans and PFMEA to maintain process control and risk mitigation
• Understands/Uses process and machine capability studies necessary to identify opportunities in current and future process requirements.
• Responsible for tracking resolutions of supplier quality/productivity problems.
• Procurement of inspection/test equipment required in the production areas assigned.
• Supervises quality process control and audit personnel assigned.
• Maintains quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
• Support the effort of new design introduction within processes to meet engineering specifications.
• Manages effective execution of action items, “who’s going to do what” by “when”, on KPI boards to ensure goals are met.
• Drives an “Everyone Owns Quality” mentality by engaging and empowering employees in problem-solving at the source

Qualifications

Education:

• AS degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing discipline required
• BS degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing discipline desired

Knowledge & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or control preferred.
• Experience with Quality Tools such as: Capability studies, Process Mapping, FMEA, Control Charts, and higher-level Six Sigma methodology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a project team environment is beneficial.

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.

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