Quality Engineer

Are you looking for a job where a culture of teamwork, a desire for innovation and hard work are valued? If you answered yes, then Edlon Inc. is the place for you! We are looking for candidates interested in joining an energetic, diverse US manufacturing team. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with the potential for growth.

We offer competitive compensation; medical, dental and vision insurance; short term and long term disability; 401(k) safe harbor plan with matching contributions; paid time off; and tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer will ensure that technically reliable products are fabricated and that our products are developed & manufactured with the appropriate quality to sustain customer loyalty. The candidate will also provide technical assistance in the field of product application, operations and maintenance in customer environments. The Quality Engineer will provide leadership towards quality consciousness throughout the organization and institute policies, procedures and systems necessary to ensure product quality utilizing lean manufacturing principles:

• Assure fabrication quality assurance for our products to ensure they meet the customer’s requirements and are to drawings and applicable standards.
• Develop and implement programs to promote a quality state of mind in all personnel that will instill a responsibility of quality.
• Control of costs associated with quality (internally through budget, scrap, and rework control, and externally through warranty expense control); to meet plan goals and objectives.
• Maintain records necessary for the analysis of internal quality performance and external quality perception.
• Maintain a continual improvement mode by monitoring processes for quality acceptability, and in cooperation with facility personnel in developing solutions.
• Collaborate with application engineering and field service personnel by assisting in diagnosing problems and problematic causes, assess responsibility, evaluate alternative solutions, determine the course of action that is in the best interest of the organization, and ensure proper implementation. Work with technical staff, sales, and management to make decisions on warranty credits. Work with customers to address problems and propose possible solutions.
• Work with engineering to ensure that the design of all products meet the criteria for which it was designed and recommend improvements and/or modifications. Aid in the interpretation of special customer specifications and coordinate any inspection procedures as required by customers. Act as a liaison between the manufacturing, engineering, and sales organizations to keep them informed of real or potential product quality issues.
• Maintain the quality system and internal quality manual. Candidate will work in conjunction with other management personnel to oversee quality review actions, audits, and keep current all quality operating procedures, which are consistent with standards that have been adopted.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences from an accredited, four year college or university, plus 3 years of experience strongly preferred;  or an equivalent level of practical experience and demonstrated performance as a quality leader in a diverse and fast paced manufacturing environment. 
• Previous experience in maintaining an ISO 9000 certification, or similar robust quality management system.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ASME pressure code requirements is helpful – but not required.

Limited travel could be required at time – but should not exceed 20%

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed for this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

GMM Pfaudler US Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.   We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000