Quality Engineer

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POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Quality Engineer, under the general direction of the Corporate Director of Quality, ensures product quality through proactive means and prevents recurrence of identified quality problems through corrective action. This is an on-site position based at Peterson Manufacturing's corporate offices in Grandview, MO.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPERVISION, REPORTING, AND INTERFACE

Position reports to the Corporate Director of Quality and works directly with other members of the Quality Department, Production Supervisors, Sales, and Engineers. The Quality Engineer also collaborates with customers, other associates, and management teams within the Peterson Manufacturing organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in new product sampling, including solicitation of feedback and approval from the customer on first-run parts using the AIAG PPAP guidelines
• Verify process capability using statistical analysis to establish visual and measurement criteria for first piece and in-process inspection
• Working with customers to gain better understanding of customer needs and to represent Peterson's interests in quality by answering NCM (non-conforming material) and CA (corrective action) requests
• Leading the investigation into quality problems with suppliers through purchasing
• Troubleshooting production non-conformances with engineering departments when problems occur / recur
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Conducting follow-up investigations to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

ENVIRONMENT

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This position description indicates the general nature and level of work experience expected of the position holder. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Peterson reserves the right to update and change the job essential duties and requirements in order to meet the needs of the customer, end user, and Peterson, in order to maintain the highest level of performance and service.

Application Form

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