Quality Engineer at Flextronics America LLC in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Posting Start Date 10-01-2024 Job Posting End Date 12-09-2024

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quality Engineer will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL .

Reporting to the Sr. Quality Engineering Manager. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing quality engineering support within new product introduction and sustaining manufacturing.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Lead process risk management (e.g., PFMEA) throughout its lifecycle


• Lead the evaluation and resolution of product and process nonconformances, product related CAPA and customer complaint investigations


• Lead creation and update of product inspection plans


• Lead decision making through application of statistical methods


• Support update of process and equipment work instructions and procedures


• Lead/Support identification and execution of process improvement efforts by identifying methods of capturing quality metrics’ data and performing appropriate analysis, to enhance manufacturing process


• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues


• Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications, to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects


• Lead and implement various process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)


• Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality decisions and best practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core/Customer Team Member)


• Be the CFT lead for risk management.


• Provide leadership necessary to execute assigned activities as an individual contributor and facilitator.


• Align with cross-functional business partners to determine appropriate support to complete quality related activities and process improvements for sustaining manufacturing or new product introduction.


• Manage assigned activities (themselves and team members) to ensure timely completion.


• Support critical issues and investigations as needed.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s of Science Degree- Engineering or equivalent experience.


• 4 years of quality experience


• 4 years’ experience working within the Medical device industry


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization and with customers


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with application of 21CFR820, ISO13485 and ISO14971


• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification ( prefer)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401K


• PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job Category

Quality

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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