Quality Engineer I

About the role

The Quality Engineer designs, installs, and evaluates Quality Assurance (QA) process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. They also design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, analyze production and service limitations and standards, monitor manufacturing process, fabrication, inspection, test and shipping activities, recommend revisions to specifications, formulate or help formulate QA policies and procedures, and conduct training on QA concepts and tools. They interface with all other engineering functions in Benchmark and with customers and suppliers on quality-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in analyzing routine contract requirements to determine quality characteristics, manufacturing, inspection, test equipment, special controls of special processes, and special skills needed for proper application.
• Validates Statistical Process Control (SPC) limits and controls.
• Audits processes to ensure proper use and corrective action when out-of-control limits are reached.
• Reviews contract data item descriptions and requirements and assists in establishing necessary controls to ensure compliance.
• Creates control plans that align to customer, product, regulatory, and sector requirements.
• Participates in pilot runs and preproduction runs; assists with a basic analysis of results.
• Assists in reviewing production and manufacturing specification processes to ensure conformance to drawings specifications and contract requirements.
• Participates in generating and reviewing various types of specifications, drawings, and Acceptance Test Procedures.
• Performs measurement capability and correlation studies to ensure continual adequacy and capability.
• Maintains records/files pertaining to Quality Assurance.
• Performs Quality Audits to determine the effectiveness of the Quality Program and prepares audit reports.
• Supports cross-functional teams in executing and reporting quality improvement projects with a focus on overall process improvements, scrap reduction, and supplier quality improvement.
• Writes verification and validation documentation and conducts required testing as needed.
• Supports the standardization of manufacturing processes of global customer accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
• 4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.
• Understanding of and ability to use metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g. Defect per Million Opportunities (DPMO), First Pass Yield (FPY), Defects per Million (DPM), Six Sigma, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), etc).
• Demonstrates knowledge of domestic and international requirements, standards, and regulations such as Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Regulation (QSR) Part 820, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), International Automotive Task Force (IATF), etc.
• Supports internal, corporate, notified body, FDA, customer, and other audits.

Qualifications

• 4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.
• 4-6 years of electronics manufacturing experience.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to use metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g. Defect per Million Opportunities (DPMO), First Pass Yield (FPY), Defects per Million (DPM), Six Sigma, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), etc).
• Knowledge of domestic and international requirements, standards, and regulations such as Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Regulation (QSR) Part 820, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), International Automotive Task Force (IATF), etc.
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.
• Ability to work individually or in teams.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
• High attention to detail.

Benefits

Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Pay

$63,328.00 to $79,160.00 USD.

Schedule

Shift 1

Location

Minnesota:Rochester