Quality Engineer

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing (SDM) is looking for a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain internal quality systems that ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards. This role will focus on driving continuous improvements in products, services, and processes to exceed customer expectations, enhance quality, identify efficiencies, and reduce overall costs.

What you will be doing:

Perform blueprint/drawing/contract review to allow proper planning and inspection

Provide inspection lead time quotes

Develops, implements, and trains Quality department personnel to procedures and equipment needed in production/quality for new or ongoing production

Works with Operations management to train employees to quality processes and procedures

Develops and update’s customer/part specific Quality Work Instructions for receiving, in-process, and final inspections

Manages technical CAPAsResearches and implements various quality processes as required

Assess risk and provide solutions to production challenges

Implements systemic improvements

Perform internal and supplier audits as required

Assists with customer and third-party audits

Collaborates with sales and customer service teams to manage customer complaints and customer returns by acting as a facilitator for the Material Review Board. Generates a written response to customer’s request for corrective action

Collaborates with purchasing and engineering teams to resolve vendor nonconformances by acting as a facilitator for the Material Review Board. Generates a request for corrective action and enters the vendor’s response into Stratasys’ corrective action tracking system

Collaborates with operations to implement process improvements

Collaborates with Quality Management in maintaining ISO 9001 & AS9100 registrations and regulatory conformance

Interface with suppliers to secure services necessary to meet customer requirements

Must have for this role:

As a part of Stratasys, this position requires access to information and/or technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Four-year degree in Quality or another related field; or 4+ years of quality related experience in lieu of education4+ years’ experience in quality, operations or ISO regulated production environment Comprehensive understanding of GD&TProficient in root cause analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving

Computer proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office and software

Excellent personal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer interface skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to work well with others

Nice to have:
Comprehensive understanding of inspection methodologies and equipment

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems AS9100 and/or ISO
9001

Quality experience in a manufacturing or service bureau environment

Comprehensive knowledge of statistical process control…