Quality Engineer

Summary:

The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Quality Manager and represents and supports all Plant and Corporate Quality initiatives and will act as a liaison between departments (Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Measure/monitor assembly processes through first pass yield to drive continuous process improvements.
• Develop and implement robust corrective actions for customer related concerns.
• Support Mfg. Engineering teams in the development of new processes and test equipment.
• Practice the use of quality tools where applicable: 8D problem solving, Six Sigma, FMEA, control plans and  SPC.
• Assist in the day-to-day activities  and training of Quality Inspectors and quality subject matter.
• Perform other Quality related duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the quality manager.
• Occasional travel to other manufacturing facilities as required to support investigations or participate in training activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

• Safety
• Warranty RMA – Customer Quality and days to close
• Product DPPM – Escape tracking 
• Warranty DMR – Supplier Quality and SCAR
• Scrap $$ and %
• Internal Reject % 
• First Pass Yield (FPY) % 

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science,  Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent ASQ or other quality certifications or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred, and/or 7+ years of related quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge/use of quality tools such as: 8D problem solving, Control Plans, and SPC preferred
• Technical aptitude in electronics and mechanical assembly preferred
• Experience with machining processes (CNC Mill & Lathe), GD&T, and blueprint reading
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels of an organization

Physical/Mental Essential Functions:

• Ability to input data into computers and departmental systems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and manuals
• Ability to interact / communicate effectively with customers, employees, and external personnel
• Effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and help prevent potential problems
• Ability to solve practical problems within established parameters
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to deal with time sensitive situations on an ongoing basis
• Ability to follow a set of procedures or set sequences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Ability to negotiate, motivate, redirect or convince others
• Ability to use keyboard, sporadic 10 key
• Ability to use mouse (or alternative input device)

Work Conditions:

Work in an office environment and routinely on the Manufacturing Plant production lines. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some areas are narrow and difficult to maneuver. Work hours are primarily on first shift and are based on Plant Production needs.  

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

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