What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Milwaukee Tool?
Job Description
Quality Engineer will develop, enforce and improve procedures, instructions and other processes while also providing a wide variety of process analysis and process improvement activities to internal and external customers.
Job Responsibilities
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field. 1 to 3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing setting. Project management and mentoring experience a plus. Experience in metal manufacturing and plastic injection molding preferred. Strong statistical data analysis ability (Minitab, etc.) Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic. Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to travel
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Quality Engineer will develop, enforce and improve procedures, instructions and other processes while also providing a wide variety of process analysis and process improvement activities to internal and external customers.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform process analysis on machines, equipment and systems to facilitate product and process qualifications, improvements and cost reductions. Track process performance and provide feedback to engineering, operations and management.
- Work with Engineering and other functional teams on statistical techniques and continuous improvement tools, such as process analysis, Gauge R&R, process flow charting, design of experiments.
- Manage and create corrective action plans to ensure timely root cause/8D analysis and effective corrective/preventive action.
- Participate in reviewing designs of new products and engineering changes with respect to product quality control planning and gauge requirements.
- Determine acceptance quality levels by means of random sampling techniques, where feasible.
- Develop and revise procedures, system instructions, standards and work instructions.
- Develop and improve documentation and provide support for product testing.
- Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers in process improvements to reduce process variation and increase process control.
- Perform process and quality system audits to ensure compliance to specifications and documented procedures.
- Track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines
- Works on projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a self-directed manner
- Conceive, plan, organize and coordinate all phases of assigned special projects to improve efficiencies, simplify workflow and reduce costs.
- Provide/organize formal and informal training, as needed, on statistical techniques and continuous improvement tools, such as process analysis, flowcharting, statistical process control, design of experiments, PFMEA, Gage R&R and other Quality tools.
- Program measurement equipment (CMM, VMM, etc.) and set up data collection plans for SPC system.
- Effectively communicate and motivate up, down and across the organization to a diverse range of technical and non-technical team members.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.