Quality Engineer

Title: Quality Engineer – Approvals

Worksite Location:   Mason, OH

Duties: VEGA Americas, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer – Approvals in Mason, OH to: focus on customer satisfaction through continuous improvement. Understand, implement and maintain the Quality Policy of VEGA Americas. Identify and implement corrections to problems and opportunities for improvement, both individually and through teams. Follow procedures and work instructions in compliance with ISO 9001. As applicable, assure that the product meets drawings and customer requirements. Identify and prevent further processing of non-conforming parts or processes. Respond to the immediate needs of production or the customer by troubleshooting and assisting with problem solving and quality concern resolution (5-whys; Cause/effect diagrams; etc.). Document problem resolutions and corrective actions. Work with Sales, Field Service, and representatives to understand, define, and communicate customer expectations, including customer satisfaction measures. Monitor and help control scrap; including pare to and corrective action analysis. Where appropriate, provide for disposition of nonconforming material in a timely, economical manner and assure the proper preventive action is taken. Develop, revise and maintain process documentation to support quality improvement. Measure and analyze key quality performance data; make recommendations on specific opportunities to improve quality. Work with VEGA Germany and VEGA Americas Engineering to ensure compliance for regulatory and approval certification. Be primary liaison to VEGA Germany regarding quality systems and product questions. Where appropriate, in cooperation with Purchasing, communicate to suppliers to identify and correct quality problems. Support vendor quality objectives. Maintain appropriate supplier and component history and records. Facilitate resolution and communication of customer problems identified through LifeLines (Corrective Action system). Up to 10% international travel.

Requirements: High school diploma/GED; 2 years of experience in working with ISO 9001 Quality Management System Environmental including calibration system and corrective action system. 2 years of experience in ensuring development and manufacturing processes to meet safety standards and regulations in hazardous locations (i.e. UL/CSA/IEC 60079 ISO 9001, ATEX standards, IECEx standards). 1 year of experience in auditing systems based on IQS standards. Multi-country liaison experience. Proven experience working with direct sales and field service to meet customer expectations within MFG Durable goods. Demonstrated Understanding of quality engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5-whys; Cause/effect diagrams, etc.). Proficiency in MS Office applications must include Excel and Word.

To apply:  To apply, please visit https://www.vega.com/en-us/company/career-opportunities, click "Open Positions", and search by job title and location.

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