Quality Engineer

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world.

OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Summary

Description:

Utilizes a variety of tools to modify and support a robust Quality Management System. This role will provide support to all aspects of operations including assembly, welding, CNC machining, electronics, and new product development.

The Quality Engineer must effectively support the following items in order to meet all company requirements and initiatives around Safety Quality, Deliver, and Cost:
Safety, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Quality Reporting, Associate Training

Essential Responsibilities:

* Works with Quality Manager to develop and implement quality management strategies and processes related to mechanical or electronic components.

* Interfaces with Engineering and Production to ensure that the transfer of new products to Production is in accordance with approved data, and that existing products and processes are maintained and improved.

* Creates and supports Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to assure that company and regulatory standards are met.

* Prepares QA Reports and drive quality improvement in daily workcell meetings.

* Participates in a lead role in training & development as well as Kaizen events.

* Ensures internal quality management system (QMS) supports compliance with ISO, TUV, AAR, ATEX & ASME certification requirements.

* Conducts quality assurance inspection and testing, evaluate data using statistical software.

* Provides recommendations for adjustments to product design, manufacturing processes, and quality systems based off of an analysis of available quality data.

* Leads A3 projects for root cause analysis or quality related issues.

* Supports management of suppliers by maintaining supplier corrective actions, conducting supplier audits, tracking supplier certifications, and reviewing non-conforming material for manufacturability.

* Designs, develops, tests, and justifies required equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.

* Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.

* Determines quality and reliability standards based off of interpreted engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas.

* Validates deviations from existing standards and processes as needed to assure quality standards are met.

* Conducts root-cause analysis and disposition activities of returned products (RMA), including maintaining a process to address from initiation to completion all returned customer product (RMA) in a timely and effective manner.

* Coordinates with departments in organization for receipt, root-cause analysis and disposition of RMAs as well as assembly line rejects.

* Manages and reports to management on RMA's and internal Quality Issues.

* Other activities as needed.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Quality, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical) / Business / other applicable field.

* 3-5 years of experience in an Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related role.

* Proven ability to utilize A3 problem solving methodologies and tools.

* This position is based in the Knappco facility in Hamilton, OH.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong data driven problem solving background, including ability to conduct analysis, identify root causes, develop corrective action, and verify effective closure and removal of issues in manufacturing environments.

* ISO 9001 Standard, ISO 15000 and TS 16949 experience strongly preferred.

* Experience in PPAP methodologies is preferred

* Experience coordinating Measurement Machine (CMM) experience and programming along with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT).

* Experience in PPAP methodologies.

* Experience in analyzing, implementing, and sustaining systems and processes for continuous improvement for Electronic components.

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

* High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.

* Ability…