Plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality control and quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component
Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities
Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes
Conducts and performs GRR and capability studies
Working understanding of ISO 9001:2015 preferred
Develop and conduct process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA) plans
Experience with PPAP activities for internal and intra-company supplied parts including Component Risk Assessments, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Validation, interact with Supplier Development Engineers for purchased components.
Documents data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures
Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities
Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and provides recommended process improvements to management
Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities
Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management
Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities
Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is highly desired
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:
Ability to speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees comprised of various levels of personnel, from senior executives to facility personnel
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Strong understanding of lean process methodologies
Intermediate level of computer skills in SAP and MS Office software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
ASQ-CQE Certification Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate will be required to work in an industrial environment, which may contain hazards such as: loud noise (ear protection must be worn); air-borne dust, exposure to hazards (pinch points, rotating machinery, sharp edges, conveyors, etc.) and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception
Frequently required to stand and walk
Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch