Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development, establishment and updating of the Quality Assurance Policy and implementation of the Production System in close coordination with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to assure total compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Manage, motivate, train, and periodically review the performance of all Quality Department employees.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to provide guidance and assure that full consideration for Quality has been given relative to design, manufacturing processes, purchased items and vendor selection.
• Develop, establish, implement, and update inspection procedures, test procedures, control plans, audits for raw materials, in-process operations systems, finished goods, shipping audits, internal self-audits, equipment, and fixture qualification/calibration, and vendor audits/certification.
• Utilize statistical techniques to analyze internal manufacturing processes and vendor systems for the purpose of defect prevention, process stabilization, determination of process/machine capability, variability reduction, and early corrective action.
• Coordinate supplier Quality audits and certifications in close cooperation with Purchasing and Engineering.
• Propose and budget for all Quality Assurance equipment and department expenses.
• Publish periodic Quality reports detailing the results of all internal inspections, process studies, customer complaints, process problems, supplier problems or special events as they relate to Quality.
• Create, coordinate and communicate Quality training to all staff.
• Develop, introduce, and implement systems and process procedures that pareto, track, and eliminate scrap and non-conformance in conjunction with other departments.
• Lead the problem-solving process for system deficiencies, defective material and incapable equipment.
• Block incoming materials as well as internal products that do not meet Quality requirements from further processing, shipment, or assembly until the products fulfill Quality requirements and are put into satisfactory condition.
• Manage and monitor all customer returns and vendor rejects.
• Lead TQM implementation, Supplier Corrective Actions, APQP-PPAP and Continuous Improvement Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control, preferably in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated competence in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods, Statistical Process Control, Total Quality Management
• Must be team oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to function as a change agent.
• Must present self as role model to demonstrate high standards of performance, personal integrity, leadership and vision.
• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple tasks smoothly with a high accountability level.

Technical Skills:

• Quality assurance in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ISO standards. Preferably knowledge and understanding of the revised Quality Management Systems
• Problem solving leadership
• Powder Coating experience
• Resistance welding experience
• Plating experience