Quality Engineer

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Facilitates process improvement efforts with teams to ensure continued improvement and correction of process issues
• Develop and analyze process control statistics and recommend corrective actions when processes are unstable
• Apply sound systematic methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating and resolving quality issues
• Responsible for evaluating corrective measures for implementation and effectiveness resulting from corrective actions.
• Reviews customer complaints and assists in development of corrective action responses.
• Provide input to managers concerning quality trends.
• Responsible to analyze MMC, and determine if work is non-conforming to requirements.
• Utilizes internal metrics to determine risks and opportunities in Quality Management System
• Provide proper communication to all parties in the event of a quality issue.
• Maintains a commitment to the company vision and the "spirit" of the organization.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicates internally with Executive Management, Management, Customers, and General Workforce in the effort to develop, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System.
• Communicates externally to maintain communication with the ISO 9001 registrar. Communicate with sister and partner companies to support team efforts with current contracts and ISO Registration efforts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position may supervise employees in regards to Corrective and Preventive actions. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

COMPETENCIES: SPARC

• Safety First
• People oriented, determined to assist where able
• Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
• Respect people's difference and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
• Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

Fincantieri Marine Group offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or training to providing qualification as a Lead Auditor in accordance with the ISO 9001:2000 Standard. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite & networking. Familiarity with all business functions and terminology in a heavy manufacturing environment. Metals fabrication background is a plus. Must have ability to comprehend and apply Military and regulatory standards in all phases of ship construction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing quality field, or
• Associate's degree and at least 4 additional years of experience in the shipbuilding and/or manufacturing quality field, or
• High school diploma and at least 5 years' experience in the shipbuilding industry
• Six Sigma Trained preferred
• Prior experience in a supplier quality role preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred

SKILLS:

• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.