Quality Engineer

What will I be doing?

• Monitor and improve the quality of operational processes and outputs. 
• Design quality standards to ensure that manufactured products meet a high level of quality. 
• Develop processes, procedures and implement systems/methodologies to ensure that products meet customer requirements.
• Work with managers and supervisors to implement quality measures that align with the corporates structure.
• Utilize excellent skills to troubleshoot and be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards. 

What qualifications do I need for this great opportunity? 

MINIMUM EDUCATION: BS in Industrial Engineering

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s degree in engineering

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

At least 5 years' experience in the creation of quality implementation and sustainment of an ISO-9001 based Quality Systems. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma processes.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ASQ - CQE

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to use metrology tools and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. Good understanding of problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5WHY, Fishbone Diagram, etc.  

What are your primary duties to be successful in this role?

• First Article, In-Process and New Product design measurements and reports using a CMM (Hexagon – Absolute Arm
• Work closely with Department Managers and Supervisors in their areas to identify defective parts or processes and develop methods &/or processes to prevent continued occurrences.
• Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.
• Develop PFMEA, Control Plan & Process Flow diagrams up to and including PPAP submission.
• Utilize the PDCA tool to solve problems identified during quality activities.
• Performs Quality Engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including sub-contractors and supplier quality manuals and company quality records.
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current sub-contractors and supplier process and process changes.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory duties are required. However, there may be occasion to direct SA hourly personnel during onsite visits.

Desired Attributes

· Management and supervisory skills

· Team building skills

· Analytical and problem solving skills

· Decision making skills

· Effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills

· Effective written communications skills

· Technical Strength/Process Aptitude

Physical Requirements

· The ability to work 40 or more hours per week

· The ability to operate a computer, telephone and a fax machine/copier

· Stand for extended periods of time while measuring products

· Occasionally (0-33%) lift or carry up to 10 lbs.