Quality Engineer

Duties

• Lead regulatory compliance activities for UL, CSA, ETL, NSF and Intertek for Armstrong products manufactured in North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls.
• Host audits, prepare reports and applications, respond to inquiries and nonconformances, and maintain databases.
• Maintain the Quality and Environmental Management Systems (ISO9001 and ISO14001) by preparing and presenting reports and documentation such as Management Reviews and Quality records and contributing to registration audits.
• Contribute to and implement Quality plans by collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Design teams by reviewing and analyzing Engineering specifications and designing inspection protocols.
• Participate in processing Corrective Action plans including short-term actions, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Communicate Quality issues with various Armstrong functions including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics and Production.
• This includes communication with other Armstrong sites.
• Communicate Quality issues with customers and suppliers.
• Investigate and analyze inspection and test methodologies. Implement as appropriate.
• Participate in process analysis and improvement activities such as Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and establishing Control Plans.
• Evaluate new products and components through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). This includes qualification of components purchased by Armstrong and for products sold to customers.
• Contribute to achieving Quality goals and objectives by establishing and monitoring Quality metrics.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or qualified in a relevant technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management systems.
• Creative problem-solving skills and trouble-shooting techniques.
• Working computer knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems, Infor LN is preferred.
• Knowledge of Pumps, HVAC, Heat Exchangers, pressure vessels, motors, VFD drives, sensors, and controls is preferred.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills with customers and suppliers.
• Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for action.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a focus on results.
• Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Manual dexterity and strength/stamina to perform all tasks.
• Able to lift 20 pounds unassisted.
• Able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Pay range: $75,000-$95,000/year