Engineer- Quality III USA

About the Role

Defines, implements, and monitors quality systems to ensure the quality of materials and products produced meet required specifications. Manages product and process quality systems according to company policy and ISO Standards, facilitating internal and external customer satisfaction. Analyzes metric, audit, inspection, and manufacturing data to drive detection, containment, prevention, and continuous improvement activities. Leads cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and advocates for quality within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act independently and lead cross-functionally, with minimal management direction to execute the functions of the position.
• Define, implement, and monitor quality systems and product control specifications in accordance with company policy and ISO standards.
• Apply advanced quality planning tools to drive the successful qualification of new products and processes.
• Work with product and process engineering teams to perform process interaction analysis utilizing the FMEA approach.
• Drive identification of true root cause of non-conformances using analytical tools and processes; ensure proper permanent corrective actions are implemented, validated, and sustained.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and controls, focusing on the application of FMEA, process monitoring, and SPC methods.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute action plans to achieve quality goals.
• Lead efforts to improve capability and capacity of manufacturing operations through new processes, tools, and skills.
• Manage schedule of, and perform internal product and process audits; document and communicate results of audits.
• Develop and support new gauge methods for improvements to inspection methods and process controls.
• Participate in the production readiness process of new process and equipment designs.
• Earn and maintain a high level of peer respect to be a leader in critical improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for quality and continual improvement within the organization.
• May supervise quality technician activity.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience in related quality systems processes, including ISO Quality Systems and/or use of Advanced Quality Planning tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in related quality systems processes, including ISO Quality Systems and/or use of Advanced Quality Planning tools.
• Master’s or PhD degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in related quality systems processes, including ISO Quality Systems and/or use of Advanced Quality Planning tools.
• ASQ Certifications preferred (Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or similar).
• Third-party certification as an ISO-9001 Auditor preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates collaborative leadership style.
• Proven Quality Management System knowledge and experience.
• Strong passion for structured root cause investigation, identification, and permanent corrective action implementation and validation.
• Advanced proficiency and application of Advanced Quality Planning tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plan, Process Mapping, Gage Studies.
• Proven use of statistical methods (Six Sigma tools, SPC).
• Advanced experience with MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, JMP, or SAS helpful but not required.
• Successful experience in third-party quality management system maintenance (ISO 9001).
• Earns and maintains a high level of peer respect to lead critical improvement initiatives.
• Must be an advocate for quality and continual improvement within the organization.
• Evidence of effective customer interface.

Benefits

This position reports to the Manager, Quality, and may have direct reports.

Pay

Estimated salary range: US (specific range not provided).

Schedule

Travel: 0% - 5% (on occasion/as needed for training, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green, and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).