Quality Engineer

Suncast Corporation provided pay range

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$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) is responsible for assuring that Suncast procedures and processes are adhered to. He/she must ensure that Suncast products meet quality standards required to maximize Customer Satisfaction while minimizing quality costs.
This is an onsite position.

• Attending all new product pilot runs and first production runs.
• Working in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize process improvement, defect prevention, and the reduction of variation and waste through continuous improvement.
• Design, development, updating of quality tests, testing documentation, procedures, and requirements.
• Perform Quality Testing for new and current products to meet Customer and Suncast Quality requirements.
• Evaluate new production methods for new or existing products.
• Report on areas that may result in defects or customer dissatisfaction and propose solutions.
• Develop an inspection plan for all products. This will outline inspection method, lot size, sample size and defect action.
• Drawings on engineering standard sheets are clear and accurate.
• Ensure that all products have up to date inspection sheets.
• Evaluate non‑conformances internally and externally and determine if a root cause analysis is needed.
• Ensure that quality concerns are understood and addressed.
• Determine recurring trends.
• Coordinate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform the testing and evaluation of products with feedback to the proper departments.
• Support of all Suncast departments in assisting with any Quality related concerns.
• Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods always. Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in a related manufacturing field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt certified preferred.
• Additional skills and attributes that are critical to the position:
• Experience in injection and blow molding products and processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge with a Continuous improvement mindset.
• Problem‑solving skills and Corrective Action (CAPA)
• Ability to present data effectively.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good Organizational, Planning and Prioritizing skills
• Understanding of engineering drawings (GD&T) and manufacturing processes
• Self‑supervising within the guidance and expectations of management.
• Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, tools, and quality manufacturing processes (ISO 9001, TQM, APQP, PPAP, DVP&R, FMEA, QFD, Statistical analysis and control, Inspection methodology, etc.)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Lotus Notes
• AS400, Solid Works, Mattec experience is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job, the employee will be required to sit, use a computer with a keyboard and mouse, effectively communicate with others, and use active listening skills. On occasion they will be required to walk within office and manufacturing areas, up and down stairs, and carry up to 50 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing these duties, the employee will spend part of their time in an office environment,…