Quality Engineer

• Location 3720 Stanford Way,Clemmons, NC, 27012,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Quality, Engineer, CMM
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Organization Name:
Four Share LLC dba Stanford Manufacturing

Website:

Reports to:

Quality Assurance Manager

Job Location:

3720 Stanford Way, Clemmons, NC 27012

Hours/Week: 40 hours / Non-exempt

As a Quality Engineer at Stanford Manufacturing, you will contribute to ensuring our products and services comply with customer and regulatory requirements before they reach the customer. This job is classified as a safety sensitive position. Attendance is an essential function of this role.

• Quality Planning and Documentation:
  Creation of Quality Plans, control plans, work instructions, and workmanship standards to guide manufacturing processes
• PPAP and PFMEA:
  Ensure timely delivery of PPAP packages, including PFMEA documentation, for new product launches
• Continual Improvement:
  Lead projects and assist in developing new processes and procedures aligned with customer requirements
• Nonconforming Material:
  Disposition nonconforming materials based on criticality and functional specifications
• Corrective Actions:
  Write investigation reports/CAPA and ensure internal and supplier quality corrective actions (8D's) meet required timing and format
• Audits:
  Participate in internal audits (ISO 9001) and support external audits as needed
• Supplier Management:
  Assist with setting supplier requirements and monitoring compliance
• Training:
  Provide guidance to inspectors, technicians, and operators on quality requirements
• Measurement and Analysis:
  Develop Measurement System Analysis (MSA) plans and apply statistical tools for process capability and calibration
• Process Validation:
  Support validation of injection molding processes to ensure they meet product specifications and customer requirements.
• Mold
  
  Qualification:
  
  Participate in mold qualification activities, including first article inspections and approval processes.
• Material Control:
  Ensure proper handling, storage, and control of raw materials (resins, additives) to prevent contamination or mix-ups.
• Dimensional Inspection:
  Conduct or oversee dimensional inspections of molded parts using tools like CMMs, optical comparators, or calipers.
• Visual Inspection:
  Develop and implement visual inspection criteria for molded parts, including defect identification and classification.
• Process Monitoring:
  Monitor and analyze process parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time) to ensure they remain within established control limits.
• Capability Studies:
  Conduct process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) to assess process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC):
  Implement and maintain SPC charts for critical process parameters and product characteristics.
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs):
  Generate FAIRs for new parts or significant process changes, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Failure Analysis:
  Participate in failure analysis of defective parts, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Tooling Maintenance Support:
  Collaborate with maintenance teams on mold upkeep and troubleshooting to ensure tooling remains in good working condition.
• Customer Complaint Handling:
  Assist in investigating and responding to customer complaints related to quality issues.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., FDA regulations for food contact materials if applicable).
• Training Development:
  Contribute to developing and delivering quality-related training for production staff.
• Continuous Improvement Projects:
  Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving quality, reducing scrap, or enhancing process efficiency.
• Documentation Control:
  Ensure quality-related documents (procedures, work instructions) are controlled and up-to-date.
• Supplier Quality Management:
  Interface with suppliers (resin suppliers, mold makers) on quality matters.
• Advanced Quality Planning (APQP):
  Participate in APQP activities for new product introductions.
• Risk Management:
  
  Apply risk management techniques (like FMEA) to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Calibration Management:
  Oversee calibration of quality inspection equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Other Duties:
  Occasionally work as a Quality Assurance Technician as needed and may be on call for other shifts

• High school diploma or GED; 3-5 years of quality experience preferred
• Must be able to read part drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and quality improvement
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with quality control tools like calipers, micrometers, and CMM
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; AS9100 experience a plus

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