Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is a hands-on engineer whose primary focus is to solve complex manufacturing problems through keen observation and explicit attention to details. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Contract Review process to assure that Engineering Master addresses all customer requirements as documented in supplier agreements, procedures, work instructions and engineering drawings 
• Assure that operators are trained and comply with in-process procedures, (i.e. trimming, assembling, packaging, etc.)
• Perform 1st piece, in-process, and final audit inspections of products during the manufacturing process
• Constructs recommendations to approve/reject samples based on conformance requirements 
• Verify any non-conforming material or products are corrected and documented 
• Maintain all samples for start-up and final product 
• Perform customer mandated testing and related documentation 
• Document all work instructions and quality control documentation.
• Work with new Laser 3D scanner to develop quick inspection methods.  
• Participate in creating a culture of cooperation, support, continual improvement and overall team success

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field (not required but a plus)
• 5 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a Lean manufacturing environment or Level III Quality Inspection with knowledge of GD&T
• Injection Molding experience is a plus
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus
• Have experience with ISO 9001, 13485 & TS16949

• Strong skill level in engineering principles (design of experiments, statistical data analysis, tolerance analysis, human factor engineering, FMEA/FTA, reliability, validation, development and execution of protocols/reports

• Use all basic precision mechanical measurement equipment including FARO Arm, calipers, micrometers, comparators, bore gages, etc. 
• Strong computer literacy skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management and manufacturing software
• Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal, and must be able to interact with customers and employees 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 – 25 pounds

• Documentation and record keeping skills. 

Knowledge of Theory of Constraints a plus.