What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Engineer position at KIHOMAC?
- Develop, execute, and maintain manufacturing processes
- Achieve quality system objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews
- Prepare and complete action plans
- Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
- Develop quality assurance plans as part of the business development process by conducting hazard analyses
- Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes
- Determine operational and performance qualifications
- Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations
- Update job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management
- Provide expertise in the development of product test, laboratory equipment, or processes to meet the growth opportunities where alternate testing or evaluation might be required for a customer product
- Lead teams to drive transformational change and improvement
- Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or STEM discipline required
Experience:
- 8 years in a manufacturing environment, knowledgeable of process control, quality measurement systems, lean manufacturing and experience and understanding of how a quality management system supports the organization
- Comprehensive knowledge of state-of-the-art instruments, equipment, theories and principles of general manufacturing business operations, with an emphasis on process control (Prevention vs detection)
- Experience in statistical process control, GD&T, VSM, TPM, the design process as well as process optimization and continuous improvement including experience with Six sigma and Lean Manufacturing
- Effectively work with CAD/CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems; use standard business software and graphics applications
- Able to work complex technical problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to solve a wide range of problems and instituting creative and effective ways to coordinate across multiple functions
- Able to achieve results individually, without significant supervision, and as a member of a team
- Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
Physical Requirements:
- Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms
- Frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements while using a computer or measuring tools
- Have the dexterity to see fine print and use hand and precision measuring tools
- Adhering to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources