Quality Engineer

A Quality Engineer II will execute a variety of quality assurance tasks consistent with the focus factory and corporate quality objectives and metrics. Responsibilities include development and implementation of shop floor quality procedures, support of advanced product planning (FMEAs, control plans, product / process capability studies), and audits of the manufacturing process and system for compliance. A Quality Engineer II is will identify quality issues and improvement opportunities and take an active role in their resolution, ensuring product quality that meets or exceeds customer requirements. A successful Quality Engineer II is self-motivated and is a natural data driven problem solver who is able to react quickly under pressure and prioritize and manage several tasks concurrently.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Internal Quality: Adept in six sigma problem solving techniques. Develop and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans by applying problem solving tools and utilizing cross-functional teams. Drive necessary actions across organization in order to secure and retain applicable quality certifications. Maintain record systems and participate in quality audits. Identify, implement and maintain systems, tools and metrics that track the quality department goals and objectives.
• Incoming Inspection and Management: Manage and continuously improve the Incoming Inspection process to ensure purchased components and materials conform to defined quality requirements. Establish and maintain appropriate inspection plans, sampling requirements and acceptance criteria based on supplier performance, product risk and quality history. Ensure non-conforming incoming material is effectively identified, contained and controlled, coordinating with Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Operations to drive timely resolution. Monitor incoming quality performance and trends, prioritise inspection activities, and support the development of robust supplier quality controls.
• Leadership: Provide support and leadership to team leaders, production operators and support staff. Lead data driven continuous improvement projects. Mentor site quality engineers / technicians and line leads in problem solving techniques.
• Support New Product Launches: Ensure relevant quality systems are in place. Adept in implementation of FMEA, Control Plans, and other tools in the advance quality planning (APQP). Execute capability studies and evaluates results. Work with cross-functional team to coordinate PPAP’s with OEM’s and suppliers. Prepare documents for customer acceptance.
• Support Supplier & Component Development/Corrective Action: Address supplier quality issues as required. Complete root cause analysis, containment and drive corrective actions at suppliers and through internal processes. Utilize DMAIC problem solving approach.
• Serve as a Technical Resource: Conduct training and enforce policy in the areas of root cause analysis and corrective action, data analysis, statistical process control and Quality systems.
• Data Analysis & Report Generation: Identify, implement and maintain processes, tools and metrics that track key components of quality objectives / cost of quality. Full understanding of statistical data and excel. Able to pull information from inspection data, test rack files and put the data in into a useable format to analyze, using formats such as histograms, pareto charts and run charts.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System: Support the effective implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the site Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements. Coordinate and support internal and external audits, maintain relevant QMS documentation and records, and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively and within agreed timescales. Support Management Review activities, monitor quality objectives and KPIs, and promote compliance with documented processes across the organisation.
• Strong Team Player and Contributor. Able to work well with colleagues and produce results within a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere. Combines strong attention to detail with an orientation toward results/execution. Champion for Safety. Safety focus is critical. Responsible for continuous training/education initiatives with intent to eliminate recordable and /or lost time injuries. Also responsible for housekeeping in accordance with 5S principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Quality Assurance or equivalent education required. (Six Sigma Certification a plus)
• Experience working in an organization that has successfully used one or more continuous improvement methodologies (lean manufacturing, six sigma, etc.) preferred.
• Fully knowledgeable in geometric tolerancing/design and the use of standard inspection metrology equipment.
• Experience in incoming inspection and supplier quality management required, including interpretation of engineering drawings, inspection plans, sampling methods and control of non-conforming material.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems preferred, including internal auditing, corrective action, document control and Management Review.
• Exhibit good judgment, common sense, leadership and decision making skills and abilities.
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple and varied tasks that contribute directly to the effectiveness and quality of the company and all employees.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with other functional areas as follows: Operations, Design Engineering, Purchasing and Inventory Control, Scheduling, and Shipping/Receiving.
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills. Able to handle frequent interruptions, meet tight deadlines, and handle conflict in an effective manner.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products. Accurate typing/computer data entry with above average attention to detail.
• Willing and able to travel up to 20% both domestically and internationally