Quality Engineer

Perform detailed and complex job functions (ie. normal course of business activities). Investigate and recommend ways to improve efficiencies of daily job activities.

Principle

Duties & Responsibilities

Interpret product drawings and technical standards in order to develop and implement quality controls and product check methods.

* Responsible for product quality conditions.

* Work closely with manufacturing floor side activities.

* Utilize preventative quality techniques to improve product quality, reduce in-line defects, and reduce scrap.

* Develop, review and maintain FMEA's, Control Plans, and Quality Check Sheets.

* Lead corrective action activities from beginning to end with cross functional groups.

* Complete quantitative reports on quality issues and effectively communicate to management.

* Lead inspection activities with inspectors and technicians.

* Effectively use gauges and measuring equipment (CMM preferred) to verify product.

* Analyze data to assist with Kaizen activities 1st pass yield, scrap reduction, process improvements, ppm reduction, productivity improvements, capability improvements.

* Create APQP documents and help set up processes for new products

* Perform other duties as assigned in order to ensure achievement of section, department, or company plan

Skills & Abilities Required

* Ability to interpret product drawings (GD & T) and technical standards.

* Ability to make formal presentations.

* Proficiency in SQL, with Data Analytical Skills, integrating IoT initiatives.

* Good problem solving skills utilizing corrective action disciplines.

* Knowledge of APQP, SPC Charts, FMEA, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Capability Reports.

* Six Sigma Experience is preferred.

* Good understanding of Microsoft software packages.

* Ability to work within and lead a team.

* Ability to interpret CMM reports.

* CMM operation and/or programming experience are a plus.

Minimum Level of Preparation & Training Required

* A high school diploma or equivalent is required with 5 or more years of relevant quality experience.

* A Bachelor's degree or an Associate degree in Engineering is preferred.

* Experience as a Direct Customer Contact with Major OEM's, interfacing through Customer/Supplier portals particularly a working knowledge of the Toyota Supplier Portal and Systems (highly preferred).