Quality Engineer

Job description :

We are seeking a Quality Engineer who will assume a key role in the planning, development, implementation and maintaining of programs and procedures for the measurement of production quality, supplier quality, product returns, and environmental initiatives.

This will include, but is not limited to, participating in the new product process, quality processes, vendor interaction, material dispositions, and working with the quality control group to ensure that new products and current products are ready for production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

New Product Quality Conformance

Supports quality in new product processes by serving as member and / or resource on development teams.

Writes, executes and reports test plans based upon scientific methods to support the new product process and on-going testing.

Ongoing Quality Conformance o Provides receiving-inspection technical support and writing / reviewing receiving-inspection procedures.

Leads the material review board (MRB) and implements corrective actions internally and externally with suppliers.

Supports and or provides input for published monthly performance reports as well as identify areas for improvement.

Support engineering solutions to quality assurance.

Plans, controls and ensures process and product quality in accordance with quality principles, which include planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems.

FEMA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)

Understand issues through progression.

Testing and supplier interaction.

Internal CAR if needed for understanding of diagnosed issue.

Lead FEMA projects.

Environmental

Provides support in our efforts to continually make products greener by supporting our Environmental initiatives.

Vendor / supplier interaction

Plans, conducts and report audits of suppliers.

Interfaces with suppliers concerning quality issues and represent the company interests.

Evaluates defective parts returned from the field.

Ensures compliance to all company quality policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education : Typically requires a bachelors degree in business, math, science or equivalent.

Experience : Typically requires 2 or more years of experience in quality engineering within a similar industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to influence decision-making and build critical relationships in a manufacturing organization.

Strong business and financial acumen and possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of business operations.

Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Ability to effectively manage a group of people across shifts and work under deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations.

Fundamental understanding of : quality philosophies, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, suppliers relations and performance, interpersonal relationships, and professional ethics.

Understanding of quality systems and their development, documentation and implementation with respect to domestic and international standards or requirements.

Thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventative and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.

Ability to work across departmental lines within the organization.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively develop and communicate quality policies, initiatives and problem solve

Ability to communicate effectively across departmental lines and externally as needed.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel spreadsheets and Power Point.

Ability to travel occasionally

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education : Typically requires a bachelors degree in business, math, science or equivalent.

Experience : Typically requires 2 or more years of experience in quality engineering within a similar industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to influence decision-making and build critical relationships in a manufacturing organization.

Strong business and financial acumen and possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of business operations.

Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Ability to effectively manage a group of people across shifts and work under deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations.

Fundamental understanding of : quality philosophies, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, suppliers relations and performance, interpersonal relationships, and professional ethics.

Understanding of quality systems and their development, documentation and implementation with respect to domestic and international standards or requirements.

Thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventative and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.

Ability to work across departmental lines within the organization.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively develop and communicate quality policies, initiatives and problem solve

Ability to communicate effectively across departmental lines and externally as needed.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel spreadsheets and Power Point.

Ability to travel occasionally

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

We are seeking a Quality Engineer who will assume a key role in the planning, development, implementation and maintaining of programs and procedures for the measurement of production quality, supplier quality, product returns, and environmental initiatives.

This will include, but is not limited to, participating in the new product process, quality processes, vendor interaction, material dispositions, and working with the quality control group to ensure that new products and current products are ready for production.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 120000

Currency Type : USD