Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer*

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As the Machine Shop Quality Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by leading projects that bring quality excellence to the business.

• Responsible for performing and guiding technical activities resulting from approved self-initiated or assigned quality programs leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing or new quality programs having major importance to the business unit level.
• Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of resources (laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Actively participates in project planning. Establishes project objectives and priorities. Maintains an awareness of quality improvement and product opportunities and is productive in suggesting and testing ideas. Develops and implements quality systems and processes of major complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects is required. Functions as an effective team leader and promotes harmonious and efficient working relationships. Supports OEE continuous improvement efforts with collaboration from operators, technicians and other engineers.
• Supports sustaining and new product introduction projects that deliver products and processes of consistent quality. Supports manufacturing operations to ensure uninterrupted quality production of life‑saving products. Documents results, observations and conclusions in technical notebooks (or approved electronic files) and prepares reports to communicate results to appropriate personnel. May occasionally train, counsel, and guide technicians, technologists, and engineers.
• Leads Process and Quality Engineering Efforts, working with the engineering team members to identify and complete process and quality improvement projects, using Lean, DMAIC, and CAPA methodologies.
• Leads RCCA activities initiated as a result of issues within Manufacturing Quality and Customer Complaints. Actively participates in Internal and External Audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a science, engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, statistics), or technical discipline, verified prior to start.
• Five (5) years of combined experience working in a product, quality, engineering, or six sigma environment across private, public, government or military sectors.
• Two (2) years of combined experience working in a machine shop (CNC lathes, mills, horizontal/vertical machining centers, secondary operations, etc.).

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline.
• Prior experience as a quality engineer in life safety device manufacturing or electronic device manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of basic quality management systems such as Quality Manuals, ISO‑9000, metrology, calibration, audits, PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of basic statistical tools such as exploratory data analysis, basic statistics, Gage R&R, Analysis of Variance, Statistical Process Control and Capability.
• Certifications in quality engineering, quality auditing or quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)).
• Experience facilitating external audits for regulatory bodies.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, Minitab or another statistical tool a plus.
• Self‑motivated, self‑starter ready to solve challenging problems.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SAP.

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