Quality Engineer

$2000 RETENTION BONUS

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Quality Engineer

 The Quality Engineer supports efforts and plans to coordinate the quality control program designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards for Skilled Manufacturing. A proven hands-on and metrics-driven approach to drive results is a critical success factor.
 
Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Control support to production and engineering
• Oversee the quality aspect of Return Material Authorization (RMA)
• Data collection & root cause analysis
• Compliant with all training, quality, compliance, and safety policies, practices, and procedures

• Keeps management aware of any problems or potential problems in the quality of the product
• Enter scrap, rework, rejection, claim, and inspection data
• Use of inspection equipment (CMM, micrometers, calipers, depth gage, height gage, etc.)
• Coordinates in-process and final inspection, dimensions, appearance and proper packaging of parts to assure quality parts at a minimum cost
• Review scrap and repair work to pinpoint problems and recommend corrective action to minimize scrap thereby improving plant profit
• Conducts and evaluates capability studies on both present and new equipment and processes
• Maintains familiarity with Quality Management System requirements and works to maintain IATF16949 and all customer certifications
• Serves as a team member when required and represents the Quality function (on teams such as APQP, Quality Systems audits, new business opportunities, etc.)
• Prepares PPAP and other quality documentation for product launches as well as aid with documentation control
• Conducts and provides direction on Gage R & R studies
• Actively engage with operations for implementation and verification activity on the production lines
• Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews and updates, maintain the Control Plan for the assigned workflows
• All other responsibilities assigned by the Manager

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand work instructions, documents, correspondence, and memos.
• Effective communication skills, which include verbal and written in English
• Ability to perform mathematical functions and statistical analysis.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be proficient with blueprint reading, specifically with GD&T
• Must be able to multi-task, have a positive attitude, and handle pressure under deadlines in a professional manner
• Must have excellent attendance and be dependable

Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in engineering or manufacturing technology
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering/quality control
• Gage R&R and calibration experience highly preferred
• Automotive manufacturing environment experience is highly preferred
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Work Environment:

• Moderate physical activity such as walking and lifting is required on a daily basis
• Safety gear, such as approved safety glasses, is required at all times
• The ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis
• Clean climate-controlled manufacturing environment

Benefits – starts the 1^st of the month after 30 days of employment:

Benefits – Additional:

• Paid Time Off available after 60 days of employment
• 401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
• Quarterly bonus program

Employment Criteria: 

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person, which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Due to the requirements of the Customer, No Visa sponsorship is available

We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.