Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, you will be tasked with being a leader within the organization. Your focus will be to help drive continuous improvement activities to meet internal strategic goals along with increasing customer expectations. You will drive a culture of quality at the source where all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products. You will work to develop and support statutory, regulatory and customer compliance, helping to sustain business growth and align with customer requirements.

Located in Beachwood, Ohio, Helix Linear Technologies offers you the opportunity to hone your skills in a small-business environment. We specialize in high-mix, low-volume linear motion products, focused primarily in the medical, defense and aerospace industries. As a Quality Engineer for Helix, you will be part of a fast-paced environment where you will constantly be given the opportunity to work on new, cutting-edge challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list is not comprehensive but meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties will be required and/or assigned.

· Customer facing responsibilities which includes non-conformance review, driving root cause analysis and documenting corrective actions.

· Coordinating and communicating activities within Quality Assurance, as well as with other functional departments to meet customer on-time-delivery requirements.

· Daily 'hands-on' inspection layout responsibilities to assist with in-process, receiving and final inspection.

· Become resident expert on all aspects of gaging, including gage selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance, and training of operators / inspectors in how to use gages/equipment.

· Assist in maintaining the ISO9001 quality management system and support the company’s initiative to obtain AS9100 certification.

· Assist in collecting, compiling, and generating metrics for operations and management review meetings.

· Participate in the development of Control/Inspection Plans, AS9102 FAIR and IQ/OQ/PQ packages.

· Assist in performing Supplier Audits/Surveys and driving closure to Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

· Independently coordinate, collaborate, and communicate quality solutions with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Maintenance and Operations to ensure product quality and problem resolution.

· Assist in identifying & driving continuous improvement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree.

· 0-2 years of experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

· Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and statistical analysis (Minitab or equivalent).

· Strong verbal, customer-facing, and written communication skills.

· The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.

· Interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

· ASQ certification (CQE, CRE, etc.) is considered a plus.

· Solidworks/CAD/CAM experience and education or exposure to Lean Six Sigma.

· Working knowledge of Process Validation for medical device industry (IQ/OQ/PQ), CAPA (corrective and preventative action), and AIAG PPAP requirements.

· Demonstrated knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes related to product manufacturing including turning and molding.

· Demonstrated abilities of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands

Walking and standing on the production floor inspecting goods. Standard manufacturing plant exposures to heat, noise, and odors. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with linear motion components in a quality role?
• Rate your skills with GD&T as it pertains to reading and understanding blueprints/engineer drawings (1 being "very poor" and 5 being "excellent").

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Beachwood, OH 44122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Beachwood, OH 44122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person