Quality Engineer

Position Summary:

Responsible for the support of the organization in overall Quality Improvement, Corrective and Preventive Action / Root Cause resolution, new product qualifications, and ISO systems support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Supports implementation and maintenance of ISO based quality system including internal audits.
•    Leads inspection efforts on new products, supporting ramp-up with detailed inspections and shifting toward process/product auditing as product reaches production rates.
•    Prepares and revises quality plans, inspection checklists, quality instructions and forms.
•    Trains inspectors and production operators in basic measurement and inspection tasks.
•    Creates and implements metrics/charts for tracking key product/process data.
•    Establishes receiving inspection requirements, and carries out or oversees inspections. Maintains material certification and receiving inspection records.
•    Works with Purchasing in handling of supplier evaluations and non-conformances.
•    Conducts qualification activities for new tooling and parts.
•    Identifies/investigates non-conformances and drives to root cause. Plays active role in continuous improvement.
•    Conducts and/or coordinates various product tests.
•    Write/revise documents required for quality related items.
•    Supports Engineering Change Request implementation and configuration management.
•    All other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, ASQ certification is a plus
•    Training and experience in field of quality, such as ISO 9001, SPC, Metrology and Internal Auditing. GL certification highly desirable. ISO Lead Auditor is a plus.
•     Composites or injection molding experience a plus.
•     Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
•    Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
•    Understands principles of metrology and calibration.
•    Capable of performing advanced math and statistical calculations.
•    Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
•    Lean Manufacturing experience.
•    Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
•    Computer proficiency including MS Office and Minitab.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Skills and Abilities:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across shifts at times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.