Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Engineer Job Status:
Full Time Department:
Quality Assurance

Reports To:

Quality Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt Travel Requirements: 10%

Work Schedule:

M-F with some weekends

Location:

Hayden, ID

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer plans, coordinates, and directs the quality program designed to ensure quality control and quality assurance of the manufacture of products consistent with established standards by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains Quality Department and all managerial duties in the absence of Quality Manager.

Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.

Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.

Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.

Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.

Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.

Decides whether to accept a product or continue business with a vendor based on a review by the quality assurance engineer.

Reviews all data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.

Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.

Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.

Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.

Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.

Plays active role on quality management teams within organization.

Designs and implements quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.

Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality of product and standards.

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Applies feedback to improve performance.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards;
Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Project Management - Develops project plans;
Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget;
Manages project team activities.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others;
Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others;
Accepts feedback from others;
Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources;
Sets goals and objectives;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
Develops realistic action plans.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials…