Quality Engineer

Position

Quality Engineer

Plans and designs methods to improve and/or implement manufacturing production processes for complex assemblies and combine component(s). Reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity, reduce costs and eliminate warranty concerns, while assuring compliance with approved production methods, quality standards and safety.

• Analyze complex manufacturing and quality processes for combine component(s) that includes improvements in quality, process, equipment, layout, tooling, fixtures, procured material and personnel instruction
• Document, implement and maintain drawings, technical guidance(s) and work instruction(s)
• Conduct root cause analysis studies and implement corrective actions that exceeds quality and production capacity requirement(s) while staying in budget and maintaining and/or improving operator safety
• Establish acceptance criteria for process implementation, product quality, tools, equipment, material, etc.
• Assist in instructing, training, and answering product and process specific questions for personnel at all levels of the organization including customer(s) and vender(s)
• Assist design engineering with manufacturability studies, conducting pilot runs and developing quotes and cost estimates
• Serve as a technical resource and liaison to all levels of the organization in regard to existing product(s), new product(s) and processes
• Maintains up to date knowledge on latest technological developments and implements findings into new and existing quality and manufacturing processes
• Consistently demonstrate understanding of core Quality processes, including ISO certification
• Support internal quality inspector(s), operator(s) and customer(s) with daily inspections and review of quality concerns
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical degree
• 2 years of quality and/or manufacturing experience
• CAD experience, or willing to be trained
• CMM and measuring equipment experience, or proven inspection skills using GD&T
• Ability to design and conduct controlled experiments
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Strong team player
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and CAD software, etc.)

• Specialized manufacturing knowledge of metal fabrication and basic assembly