Quality Engineer

Purpose of Position

The Quality Engineer ensures that the products or services produced by Trillium Engineering meet applicable customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for products and parts.
• Work closely with production to identify quality issues and implement actions to correct and/or prevent defects.
• Perform inspections and audits to ensure that products and services meet applicable customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on quality plans and processes.
• Investigate customer complaints and work with internal teams and suppliers as necessary to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and deviations, utilizing root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in developing and implementing new products to ensure that quality plans are developed and implemented at appropriate stages of the product lifecycle.
• Ensure that supplier products and services meet all applicable requirements.
• Maintain records of quality assurance and control activities and provide reports to management as requested.
• Support the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Trillium Engineering Management System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 3 years of quality engineering and/or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel locations as needed, not intended to exceed 10% on average.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) from an accredited certification program, preferred.
• ISO9001 Certified Lead Auditor, preferred.
• Experience with quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Experience in attaining and maintaining ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality certifications.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment).
• Effective use of computer, laptop, cell phone and other mobile device to exchange information.

Competencies And Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Educative listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.