Quality Engineer II
About the role
Protolabs is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every single qualification but are eager to contribute.
Responsibilities
- Work in and lead project teams to establish and implement systems ensuring products conform to requirements.
- Identify problems, lead and support problem investigations, and collaborate to design and implement effective solutions.
- Participate and facilitate engineering continuous improvement project teams, ensuring adequate process controls are designed and implemented.
- Support or lead projects of various scope and complexity.
- Review and analyze relevant data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Conduct investigations of customer complaints to identify causes and appropriate actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure thorough investigation and execution of corrective and preventive actions associated with internal process, vendor, and audit findings.
- Support and define requirements for product line transfers and new process introductions.
- Support the audit and qualification of new suppliers, and resolve supplier quality issues.
- Support and/or perform internal audits of the Quality System, and support external audits of the Quality System.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical), physical Science, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
- 3+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of Quality systems and practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity in Quality System Standards such as ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485, AS9100.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, demonstrated ability in applying statistics to industrial practices.
- Experience working with customers and suppliers.
- Demonstrated project management.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
- Able to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization, able to write technical procedures and work instructions.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working within a quality system.
- Experience in CNC machining, injection molding, and/or 3D printing environment(s) is preferred.
- Proficiency in using statistical analysis software (such as JMP or Minitab), and in applying statistics to industrial practices.
- ISO 9001 Audit Certification.
- Existing understanding of Quality systems and practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success in applying continuous improvement concepts, such as Lean and DMAIC.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Statistical knowledge and its application to industrial practices.
- Experience in Quality System Standards such as ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485, AS9100.
- Project management and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
Benefits
Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, including a range of compensation options based on position and experience. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors, including job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.
Pay
$82,000 - $109,300 per year
Schedule
Full-time
Physical Demands
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Work Environment Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.