Quality Engineer II at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies in Saint Augustine, Florida

Job Description:

SUMMARY


Under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer II is responsible for utilizing an advanced set of quality skills and tools to define, monitor, and sustain systemic parameters to maximize the overall quality of manufactured product with an area of focus involving overall customer experience


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


* Lead activities involved in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), by demonstrating a deep understanding of quality tools and tool use
* Continuously review and improve the identification and application of elements of the corrective action process, including problem identification, failure analysis, root cause analysis, problem correction, recurrent control, and verification of effectiveness
* Participate in the development of Quality Strategic Planning (QSP), Cost of Quality, Measuring Quality and other measurement activities to provide organization with stronger tools to analyze quality performance
* Continuously review and improve the Identification and application of various preventive action tools, such as error-proofing/poka-yoke, and robust design, and analyze their effectiveness
* Function as the lead quality engineering representative for specific customer accounts by supporting customer inquiries and complaints, leading customer visits, and supporting business reviews, where applicable
* Manage data collection plans, including consideration of how the data will be collected, including check sheets, data coding techniques and automated data collection


* Participate in ISO 9001, AS9100, and federal and civil regulatory activities as determined by Quality Management
* Support manufacturing operations, with assignment to a particular Manufacturing Value Stream Team, including quality trending and data analysis, and oversee containment initiatives
* Support data flow and identification on area continuous improvement boards
* Support kaizen activity and related continuous improvement activities
* Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner
* Maintain a clean, organized work environment and adhere to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations
* Adhere to all factory safety procedures and guidelines


*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*


SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES


This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities


WORK ENVIRONMENT


Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is a clean facility, housing different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.


ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY


Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies.


EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER


This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).


TRAVEL


Minimal up to 20%.


QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis


* Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field with three (3+) years of relevant quality and manufacturing experience, or high school diploma and six (6+) years of relevant quality and manufacturing experience


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS


* Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred


LANGUAGE SKILLS


* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.


* Proficient written and verbal communication skills.


JOB SKILLS


* Experience within the Aerospace Industry with exposure to AS9100 and FAA regulations preferred
* Outstanding organizational skills and experience with managing multiple deadlines at once
* Strong technical skills including the ability to read and understand technical drawings
* Proficient in communicating information to individuals and groups in both written and presentation form
* Minitab experience preferred
* Strong desire to work in a team made up of a cross functional group of individuals
* Self-starter that can work extended hours as required to satisfy customer deadlines
* Proficient in MS Office
* Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred
* Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment
* Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands
* Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS


* ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas
* Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses in specific areas
* Hearing protection, in specific locations
* Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled