Role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for fulfilling the role of Company Quality expert; this is a hands-on position. Ensure the quality of the parts produced, meet all customer expectations; quickly and effectively take action when non-conformances are found. Maintain the most recent interpretations of the quality system requirements QMS, and therefore ensure that documented practices meet the true interpretation of the API quality management system standards. Evaluates production processes and performance in manufacturing. Develops engineering to improve the quality of existing production processes or develops new processes to improve quality and efficiency. QMS Internal auditing, and training.

Essential Functions

• Leads Quality related problem solving and root cause analysis in Manufacturing.
• Using Lean Manufacturing tools, identifies Waste in Manufacturing and implements Improvements.
• Ensures compliance and assists in adherence of QMS and API standards. Internal Auditing.
• Works to resolve NCRs, Customer complaints and Warranty Claims. Maintains Lessons Learned data.
• Participates in cross-functional teams in changes related to current products to meet specifications.
• Using basic statistical techniques, provide recommendations to production, manufacturing and product engineering on process improvements.by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data.
• Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sampling sizes and determining risks and levels of confidence. Hypothesis testing, Normal Distribution, and Process Capability Analysis.
• Review product specifications, quality and statistical data for compliance per customer requirements.
• Develops experiments by applying full and fractional factorials DOEs.
• Assist suppliers in their continuing quality development and in meeting API standards and compliance.
• Responsible for day-to-day in-process QC audits per master auditing list ranging Work in Process Inspections, Final inspection. gauge/tool maintenance and calibrations regular testing operations
• Writing failure analysis reports on field return iron for customer service and product engineers
• Develop metallurgical receiving inspection plans for components and materials.
• Supports the QC/MFG manager in the implementation and maintenance of the QMS.
• Responsible for maintaining product quality and related documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing / 6 Sigma experience.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a quality role within a regulated industry.
• QMS Internal Auditing Experience.
• Good knowledge and skill in technical problem analyze 8D report, 5 Why Analyze, Control Plans, DMAIC.
• Experience with new product introduction, capability studies and prototypes.
• Experience in a machine shop environment, welding, fabrication and assembly.

Skills, Abilities & Work Style

• Detailed analysis capabilities, fact-oriented approach, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Self-motivated driver with the ability to complete projects/assignments with minimal supervision.
• Committed to continual improvement.