Quality Engineer
Duro-Last · Saginaw, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
About the Role
The Quality Engineer partners closely with Operations Managers and Process Engineers to drive quality-related improvements as well as Quality Management System (QMS) deployment. This role is responsible for supporting the improvement of the QMS, tracking and reporting quality KPIs, creating process maps for key manufacturing areas, implementing control plans, and helping to establish a supplier quality program. Success in this role means creating and maintaining process maps, quality standards, process control plans, and quality standard work documents.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role on a strong team dedicated to leading the cross-functional implementation of a robust QMS.
- Audit manufacturing processes that lead to improved product quality.
- Decrease the cost of poor quality through the use of industry-standard problem-solving techniques.
- Utilize manufacturing data and statistical process control to improve product performance over its lifetime.
- Create process maps and control plans for large, complex manufacturing lines.
- Track critical-to-quality KPIs and use the data to drive problem-solving initiatives.
- Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System for the Duro-Last business unit.
- Develop process maps and control plans for key manufacturing lines within the Duro-Last business unit.
- Work with cross-functional groups to drive problem-solving efforts specifically where it pertains to product quality and performance.
- Support the adoption of a change management system for the Duro-Last business unit with a focus on reducing quality risks associated with changes to materials, process, and equipment.
- Participate in a system of continuous improvement around Duro-Last's Cost of Poor Quality by analyzing data around quality-related KPIs and implementing corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years in a Quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment.
- Basic proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Minitab, and process mapping software.
- 5% overnight travel and an additional 10% local travel.
- Working knowledge of Minitab statistical software.
- Experience using problem-solving tools: 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Charts, FMEA.
Additional Requirements
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators.
- Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program