Quality Engineer

Kennametal · Orwell, OH · 4 days ago

Quality AssuranceFull-time

Job Summary

This position will cover job functions for the quality department supporting compliance to the Quality Management System for the assigned area. This includes customer satisfaction (complaints, response time, ePPM) and financial performance of Quality (scrap, first pass yield, rework) for his or her area of the campus (specific work centers, product families, etc).

Key Job Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate quality improvement efforts for targeted business metrics. Work with cross functional teams (site and corporate) to address root cause and drive improvement.
Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
Analyze product and process data to support improvement efforts.
Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Recommend changes to processes and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
Disposition non-conforming products and recommend containment and corrective actions.
Coverage / support may be required on weekends.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

3-5 years of relevant work experience required.
Requires Bachelors Degree or equivalent industry experience.
Knowledge of ISO standards and requirements.
Must be able to use required computer software including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Office.
Six Sigma, ASQ Certification, CQE preferred.

About the Role

This position requires a base knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to create process documents and audit processes to requirements, openly communicating findings. Must be able to work within cross functional teams through complex tasks exercising strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic project management skills required to drive actions for targeted improvement.

Qualifications

Must be able to use gages and measurement devices that determine compliance to drawing and product specifications. Must be able to retrieve and interpret drawings & specifications.
Must be able to read and understand insert identification chart, routings and operating procedures. Is able to use 30X scopes.
Must be able to determine insert defect criteria with product engineering.
Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise (core tools).
Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills
Base knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD