Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the administration of the Quality Program within the assigned operation. This job encompasses the identification of improvement opportunities, as well as the investigation, analysis and implementation of solutions to quality issues.

Responsibilities:

• Prevention – Eliminate nonconformance, defect costs and delays by identifying root cause of problems and implementing/directing corrective actions that prevent potential reoccurrences of problems.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality plans
• Provide technical support required to improve supplier competence and performance
• Apply quality tools to improve operations and support functional quality competence and performance

Quality System Maintenance and Improvement – Provide leadership and support for all aspects of the Quality Assurance program in conjunction with other Q.E.'s and the Quality organization

• Analyze quality costs, develop and generate reports and/or actions to drive improvement
• Assist in identifying the need for, and the creation of, Salvage/scrap tickets, DAR's, CAPA's, etc. and collecting and analyzing data

Identify Quality Problems:

• Analyze scrap and rework. Report and recommend improvements.
• Review and investigate customer complaints, compile data and document findings.
• Communicate supplier and internal quality problems and validate corrective actions.

Interface with suppliers at the plant as well as attend visits to supplier locations to deal with issues as they occur.

Education:

4 Year Engineering/ Technical degree with minimum of 3 yrs Experience (machining and quality related)

Other Skills/Knowledge/

Experience:

• High degree of interpersonal skills to communicate with production operators, operation leaders, and supplier management
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of machine shop, inspection and testing processes
• Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal)
• Strong Computer Skills (AS400, Access, Excel, Word, Shop Floor & Intranet)
• Familiar with ISO 9001 requirements
• Strong customer service skills
• Familiar with Lean mfg concepts
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player
• Knowledge of Change Management principles
• Organizational agility skills
• Decision making skills
• Knowledge of QA processes(FMEA, Root Cause Corrective Action, APQP, PPAP, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand Design Drawings with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)
• Ability to use Standard Measuring Devices
• Knowledge of Foundry Terminology and Processes helpful.
• Job Shop experience a plus

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Annual Salary range $64,900 - $96,900 includes benefits and incentive plan.