Quality Engineer Co-Op

About the role

Standex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. This position involves working with customers to address their needs through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Record and track customer complaints and returns
• Maintain the company non-conformance databases
• Participate in problem solving activities utilizing industry standard methodologies (8D’s, 5 why’s, 3x5, Ishikawa fish bone diagrams)
• Work with Sales and Supply chain staff on customer returns and vendor issues
• Perform initial analysis and testing on customer returns/suspect parts and disposition accordingly
• Work with Production, Manufacturing and Engineering personnel on RCCA
• Complete FAI reports per AS9102 for submittal to customer
• Conduct Process audits and participate in the Layered Process Audit program
• Plan and conduct AS9100 Internal Audits as part of audit team
• Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures
• Experience with APQP and PPAP process (Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan)
• Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to ensure the quality of assigned product or component
• Develop Incoming Inspection requirements
• Quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, assist with maintaining Customer specific requirements, Supplier quality manuals and company quality records
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and other Quality tools for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes
• Participate in Production and Vendor MRB activities
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities
• Develop procedures and work instructions as needed
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management
• Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities and present technical and program information to team members and management
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards
• Manage multiple demands (Internal and External) while demonstrating good attention to detail, schedules and deliverables

Requirements

• Enrolled and working towards a degree in Engineering or a related technical field of study
• Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF16949
• General interest in fast-paced manufacturing environment, process improvement, and Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, visual) and ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and ability to read/understand drawings and technical bulletins
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex problems and situations
• Ability to learn and use ERP (Oracle) manufacturing software

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Must be available to work 40 hours/week, on-site and in person

Skills

• Electronic engineering principles
• Microsoft Office programs - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD