Quality Engineer

QUALITY ENGINEER, ROYAL SWITCHGEAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY

The Quality Engineering position reports to the Quality Manager and will support both operations and supply base to produce electrical disconnect switches used by electrical utility companies. This position will assist with building and maintaining the Quality Assurance program throughout Royal Switchgear in accordance with Quality Management System and ISO
9001. The position supports and participates in Continuous Improvement throughout the organization.

4251 Turin Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022

Primarily onsite; some scheduled travel required

• ISO documentation and revisions.
• Leading and participating in the Internal Audit program to monitor and evaluate Royal Switchgear processes used in the manufacturing of electrical disconnect switches.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.

• Leading and/or participating in problem solving / root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Why's, Fishbone, A3, 8D, and DMAIC process.
• Addressing non-conformance using 5-Step corrective action process; problem description, containment, root cause analysis, permanent corrective action, and verification.

• Supporting Purchasing / Engineering in supplier development/qualification.
• Management of Production Part Approval Process.
• Implementation of supplier audits independently or in cooperation with other departments.
• Evaluating current supply chain and developing supplier improvement plans.
• Managing calibration systems, tooling, and instrumentation.
• Leading continuous improvement events.
• Developing and publishing KPI's

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering;
  Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials.
• 2 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience with Supplier Quality Control.
• Proven problem solving and product investigation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, strong presentation, and active listening skills are required.
• Experience reading, writing, and revising procedures, work instructions, forms, visual aids, etc.
• Has an active Certified Welding Inspector accreditation or be willing to pursue one. (Preferred)
• Experience working within an ISO registered, or equivalently certified QMS.
• Active Learner; must understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• US Citizenship.

The work condition characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work primarily takes place in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to traffic, dust, fumes, and loud noise that are routinely encountered in manufacturing plants. May encounter occasional stressful situations.

Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.