Quality Engineer

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Scope:

Will ensure that all products within company meets consistent standards. Will develop and implement quality control tests to ensure the company's production processes yield the desired result, inspecting at various production stages and writing reports on their findings to act where needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create quality documents in compliance with the company's quality system standards.
• Responsible for troubleshooting root cause analysis, SPC data analysis, implementation and maintaining up to date documentation related to APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA and control plans.
• Maintain SPC charts and ensure they are within capability range. Develop resolution for out of spec. data.
• Investigate root causes of quality problems and implement corrective actions. Work closely with production and engineering teams to address and resolve quality issues.
• Participate and coordinate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Lead and conduct the improvement of capability studies and gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility analysis.
• Establish quality standards for products and processes in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Design and develop testing methods and equipment.
• Inspect raw materials, components, and final products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of product quality. Review and make recommendations for the disposition of non-conforming/suspect products in a timely manner and ensure formal corrective actions are answered within customers guidelines
• Ensure all regulatory and industry standards required testing, reporting and recordkeeping is completed as required.
• Contribute and assist in variability reduction, process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, safety concerns, unsuitability of standard material and difficult coordination requirements
• Ensure time management is executed in the completion of all projects/ duties
• Assist with the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing quality system requirements
• Track customer satisfaction measurable and communicate to appropriate personnel and/or management
• Oversee the evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• Ensure effective quality training for all team members.
• Communicate significant quality issues throughout all levels of the Company.
• Work closely with other managers to address the day-to-day problems and improve product/process quality.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, monthly/annual reports depicting the Key Performance Indicators and progress toward targets. Submit detailed reports to appropriate leadership team personnel.
• Devise and review specifications for products or processes.
• Set requirements for raw material or intermediate products for suppliers and monitor their compliance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations.
• Inspect final output and compare properties to requirements.
• Present continuous improvement opportunities for and develop new efficient procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Over 3 years relevant Quality Engineering, experience required preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead Auditor preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, Total Quality Concepts, and Six Sigma.
• Possess a robust understanding of ISO standards and their implementation.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
• Excellent Data Analytical Skills.
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Company Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field required