Quality Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes
• Conducts and performs GRR and capability studies
• Working understanding of ISO 900****** preferred
• Develop and conduct process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA) plans
• Experience with PPAP activities for internal and intra-company supplied parts including Component Risk Assessments, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Validation, interact with Supplier Development Engineers for purchased components.
• Documents data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures
• Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and provides recommended process improvements to management
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.

EDUCATION:   Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is highly desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees comprised of various levels of personnel, from senior executives to facility personnel
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of lean process methodologies
• Intermediate level of computer skills in SAP and MS Office software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• ASQ-CQE Certification Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate will be required to work in an industrial environment, which may contain hazards such as: loud noise (ear protection must be worn); air-borne dust, exposure to hazards (pinch points, rotating machinery, sharp edges, conveyors, etc.) and wear all required personal protective equipment.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Talk or hear