Quality Engineer

About the Role

The Quality Engineer supports Manufacturing Operations and Quality Departments by establishing product inspection guidelines, analyzing data affecting products or processes, and initiating appropriate actions. This role involves reviewing rejects, complaints, and implementing action plans, as well as maintaining documentation, fixtures, and inspection methods. The Quality Engineer also creates and maintains quality-related documents, participates in design reviews, and collaborates with cross-functional teams for corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review daily rejects or complaints and implement action plans.
• Disposition In-Process rejected product from the previous day (MRB), if required.
• Make changes to documentation, fixtures, or inspection methods to prevent recurrence.
• Create, modify, and maintain Control Plans, FMEA’s, Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and PPAP’s.
• Participate in design reviews, plant/department meetings, and tours.
• Review PPAP, FAIR, Validation Data, and Capabilities studies before sending to customers.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Tooling to develop corrective actions (CAPA’s) and continuous improvement activities.
• Report unsafe conditions to Managers or Directors.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and quality measuring equipment.
• Program and maintain all Metrology equipment.
• Assure consistency in inspection methods and create procedures/work instructions as needed.
• Monitor, manage, and maintain all Sonic Welder equipment.
• Maintain compliance with the FIFO system.
• Serve as a member of the MRB.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Preferred: Four years of college.
  • Required: High School Diploma or equivalent with related work experience in manufacturing/injection molding.
• Skills:
  • Clear and efficient written and verbal communication.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and cooperation with others.
  • Capability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to organize and manage documentation/reports.
  • Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Self-management of time, skills, and resources to meet goals.
  • Ability to distinguish color differences on critical color matches.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and arms.
  • Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
  • Peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Ability to wear personal safety equipment (e.g., visual devices, hearing devices, back supports).