Engineer, Quality

Position Summary

Responsible for the support of the organization in overall Quality Improvement, Corrective and Preventive Action / Root Cause resolution, new product qualifications, and ISO systems support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports implementation and maintenance of ISO based quality system including internal audits.
• Leads inspection efforts on new products, supporting ramp-up with detailed inspections and shifting toward process/product auditing as product reaches production rates.
• Prepares and revises quality plans, inspection checklists, quality instructions and forms.
• Trains inspectors and production operators in basic measurement and inspection tasks.
• Creates and implements metrics/charts for tracking key product/process data.
• Establishes receiving inspection requirements, and carries out or oversees inspections. Maintains material certification and receiving inspection records.
• Works with Purchasing in handling of supplier evaluations and non-conformances.
• Conducts qualification activities for new tooling and parts.
• Identifies/investigates non-conformances and drives to root cause. Plays active role in continuous improvement.
• Conducts and/or coordinates various product tests.
• Write/revise documents required for quality related items.
• Supports Engineering Change Request implementation and configuration management.

Education/ Skills/ Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, ASQ certification is a plus
• Training and experience in field of quality, such as ISO 9001, SPC, Metrology and Internal Auditing. GL certification highly desirable. ISO Lead Auditor is a plus.
• Composites or injection molding experience a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
• Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understands principles of metrology and calibration.
• Capable of performing advanced math and statistical calculations.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office and Minitab.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across shifts at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.