Quality Engineer

Responsibilities: 

• Support plants with statistical methods (e.g. SPC, DOE, capability studies) and execution of improvement projects


• Support Quality Management System (QMS) activities, such as performing process audits, update SOPs, revise FMEAs and Control Plans


• Assist plant with yield improvement projects and various training requirements


• Facilitate or participate on improvement teams directed at resolving repetitive or complex problems.


• Support plant improvement efforts, as needed (e.g. improve QMS, documentation, problem-solving capabilities)


• Utilizing a process approach, evaluate existing practices and conduct gap analyses against international quality system standards and existing procedures; develop and propose modifications to close the gaps


• Facilitate statistical process method training for plant personnel; become an SME of the plant SPC system


• Validate process and product changes to ensure desired results are achieved and sustainable


• Assess measurement systems to ensure process robustness and develop improvement plans where needed


• Disposition non-conforming product and achieve plant PPM targets
  
   

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in science or engineering discipline, other degrees are acceptable with 3-5 years of QA, engineering, or relevant manufacturing experience


• ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE certification or willingness to achieve certification within two years


• Experience in ISO certified or regulated workplace a plus


• Steel container manufacturing or stamping experience a plus


• Strong computer skills (Excel, Minitab, ERP systems, Power BI, etc.…)


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to train others


• Knowledge of statistical and qualitative analysis


• Expertise in process improvement principles and a structured approach to problem solving


• Action oriented with a strong ability and desire to enact effective change

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently


• Influence without authority


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Attention to detail – right-first-time approach


• Results-oriented


• Innovative


• Persistent


• Honest