What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Quality Engineer position at Legrand AV?
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing (Quality) Engineer to join the Audio Video Division onsite in Warsaw, IN. Manufacturing (Quality) Engineer will plan, and direct activities associated with the development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, products, and external suppliers. This will include the development of control plans and supporting FMEAs, controlling a Material Review Board (MRB) process, and process conformance auditing required by ISO 9001:2015. This position is focused on internal process conformance and improvement.
What Will You Do?
- Support continuous improvement activities that enhance internal quality systems and processes.
- Support Engineering and Operations departments to ensure transfer to production of new products is in accordance with approved data.
- Manage MRB function (material review board) and help build current practices for Control of Nonconforming Goods in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and internal documented procedures, while ensuring that cost of quality for scrap and rework is thoroughly captured so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken to drive associated costs down.
- Support Quality Control CAPA Database including timely and accurate completion and follow-up of outstanding quality concerns
- Assist in executing internal audits and ensuring closure of resulting corrective actions.
- Implement proactive quality processes, procedures, assembly processes and Poka Yokes that improve overall customer quality.
- Audit previously initiated corrective actions to ensure continued compliance.
- Assist quality manager in ISO 9001:2015 sustainability and continued success.
- Assist in quality training as needed.
- Assist with calibration program.
- Additional duties are to be assigned as required.
- Support quality control to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system
- Responsible for planning and organizing control plans with associated PFMEAs.
- Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions
- Support the preparation of QA reports.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field preferred.
- Three to five years of prior quality control experience with proven implementation of quality systems and tools
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing operation required
- Strong computer skills including experience using databases and spreadsheet programs
- Experience with an enterprise resource planning program
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of 3rd angle geometric drawings interpreting datums, GDT and customer specifics as required.
- Knowledge of quality principles including 5S, Kaizen Lean Methods
- Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Complex Problem-Solving skills – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate option and implement solutions
- Judgment and Decision-Making skills – considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
- Critical Thinking skills – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills – ability to communication information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand
- Able to manage multiple projects
- Able to meet agreed upon completion dates
- Able to motivate team members within a cross functional team
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.
- Ability to work in factory without climate control
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in climate-controlled environments
- Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs
- Flexibility for minimal travel (~10%)
About Legrand’s Audio Video (AV) Division
Legrand AV is a global leader in designing and manufacturing electrical, data, and AV solutions. For their customers worldwide, Legrand AV is focused on providing the foundation for amazing AV experiences through innovative solutions and exceptional service that solve their customers' AV integration and technology challenges. Today and tomorrow are about keeping people connected. Legrand and the AV industry are uniquely positioned to deliver just that. Legrand AV solutions support technology to rebuild and maintain vital connections around the world. The tenacity and determination to stay connected, no matter what it takes is proof that nothing will stop Legrand AV’s pursuit for life. Despite the challenges, people have adapted and found ways to collaborate, to meet, to greet, to teach, to learn.
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