Quality Engineer

Large manufacturing company in the Grafton area is looking for an Experienced Quality Engineer to work with
production and all support teams to assure that the quality of product and
stability of processes meet the requirements of the customer(s), interested
parties, and the QMS system. Experience with fabrication, welding, and light assembly is ideal.

• Take lead role in APQP and PPAP.  Developing Process Flow Diagrams, Process
  FMEAS, Control Plans and Core Tools (MSA, SPC, GR&R, etc.) assuring timely
  launch of new projects from the Quality support area.
  
• Interface with Manufacturing,
  Engineering and Program Management to ensure successful and timely transfer/implementation
  of new products in accordance with customer requirements and timelines.
  
• Support the production process by participating in all aspects of supplier quality
  including receiving inspection, monitoring metrics, auditing suppliers,
  evaluation of suppliers for approval, development of new suppliers, and
  supplier corrective actions.
  
• Support activities involving validation (inspection)
  of product quality including use of testing equipment and operation and/or
  programming of CMM as well as support of Lab Scope requirements.
  
• Lead teams in the development of
  permanent corrective actions (8D) on internal and external
  non-conformances.  Determination of root
  cause and corrective/preventative action plans when non-conforming and / or
  scrap material is present, moving towards zero defects policy.
  
• Active participation in the
  performance of internal procedure and process audits of the company's quality
  system (LPA's, 5S's, IATF, ISO, etc.)
  
• Responsible for ensuring the
  quality systems are maintained in accordance with the IATF16949, ISO9001, and
  ISO 14001 standards and any Customer Specific Requirements.
  
• Actively support company
  objectives and policies.
  
• Activities support and lead
  continuous improvement activities to further the business growth and development.
  
• Lead or participate in
  non-conforming product review MRB board process. Write and manage RA’s and PO’s
  as required.
  
• Ensure compliance with and follow health, safety and security practices
  
  

Non-essential
Job Functions:

·        Back-up
for QA personnel (inspectors, auditors,
technicians, & manager)

·        May
be required to travel, attend trade shows, seminars, etc.

·        Other
task, duties, and responsibilities as requested by the Quality Manager or other
member of management.

Requirements

Education
and/or Experience:

·        High
school diploma or equivalent required

·        Bachelor's Degree in engineering preferred 

·        ASQ
Certification (Engineer, Auditor)

·        Three to five years of experience and/or
training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·        ISO/ IATF System experience.

·        1
year related manufacturing experience

Abilities,
Skills and Knowledge

·        Ability
to communicate effectively throughout all levels within the organization both
written and verbally

·        Creative
and progressive thinker with problem solving skills

·        Highly
organized

·        Able to operate computers and software such as Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc. related to managing the Quality Management
System

·        Have understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems,
methods, tools, standards, customer expectations, supplier performance,
improvement systems and professional ethic

·        Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Benefits