Under general direction, the Quality Engineer will perform a variety of highly technical tasks and project management duties to expand the company's production and manufacturing process capabilities. It also maintains supervisory responsibilities for the design, control and calibration of test fixtures, harness boards, jigs, testing/tooling equipment and documented work instructions. Responsible for the initial quality engineering of projects, interfacing with clients regarding quality issues and supporting engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing. May provide advanced technical guidance to junior staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide responses based on root cause analysis for quality issues, customer complaints and corrective action requests.
Lead process improvement team activities to resolve any quality problems and improve yield for products.
Analyze quality trends and perform root cause analysis.
Develop process improvements for incoming inspections such as Dock to Stock products and supplier issues which ultimately lead to the reduction and elimination of inspection for "high yield" products.
Perform and assit Supplier, Internal, and customer audits.
Analize data from NCRs, RMA and Reworks in order to improve process and to reduce Cost of porr Quality.
Perform specs, standars and technical data review to underastand complaince with customers requests.
Create, design and develop QA/QC manuals, procedures and work instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to communicate technically with management, sales, client service engineers, vendors, and clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
BS Degree in Engineering or related field. Or 5+ years in Quality in a manufacturing facility.
5+ years experience in design and development of QA/QC manuals, procedures and work instructions
5+ year experience as Lead auditor.
5+ year experience with Quality Tools.
5+ years experience in inspection, evaluation, measuring equipment, testing processes and procedures
5+ years experience in Advanced Quality Planning
Knowledgeable in LEAN concepts, Data Flow methodology and Lead Quality system auditor for ISO 9001:2015 standards
Experience with GAGETRAK , QMS and manufacturing software
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures.
Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as they relate to essential job functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.