Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is a hands-on engineer whose primary focus is to solve complex manufacturing problems through keen observation and explicit attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the Contract Review process to ensure that the Engineering Master addresses all customer requirements as documented in supplier agreements, procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings
• Assure that operators are trained and comply with in-process procedures, (i.e. trimming, assembling, packaging, etc.)
• Perform 1st piece, in-process, and final audit inspections of products during the manufacturing process
• Constructs recommendations to approve/reject samples based on conformance requirements
• Verify any non-conforming material or products are corrected and documented
• Maintain all samples for start-up and final product
• Perform customer-mandated testing and related documentation
• Document all work instructions and quality control documentation.
• Work with a new Laser 3D scanner to develop quick inspection methods.
• Participate in creating a culture of cooperation, support, continual improvement, and overall team success
• Oversee Quality Technicians and Auditors
• Work with production personnel on process improvements and daily production issues
• Leads and participates in corrective action teams
• Oversees calibration and Quality lab personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong skills in APQP Development and Follow-Up

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field
• 5+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a Lean manufacturing environment
• Injection Molding experience is a plus
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus
• Have experience with ISO 9001, 13485 & TS16949

• Strong skill level in engineering principles (design of experiments, statistical data analysis, tolerance analysis, human factor engineering, FMEA/FTA, reliability, validation, development and execution of protocols/reports

• Use all basic precision mechanical measurement equipment including FARO Arm, calipers, micrometers, comparators, bore gages, etc.
• Strong computer literacy skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and manufacturing software
• Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal, and must be able to interact with customers and employees
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 – 25 pounds

• Documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of the Theory of Constraints is a plus.