Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality of our products and maintaining high standards in our manufacturing processes. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality plans, quality control, quality control systems and standards to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer will work closely with production, engineering, and other departments to drive continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and analyze non-conformities and implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production & engineering, to ensure quality standards are integrated into product development and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with Hose Master, ISO, and customer QMS requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures and best practices.
• Assist with complex dimensional inspection and train inspectors on measurement techniques.
• Participate in customer audits and respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in quality engineering.
• Conduct inspections and tests of products, materials, and processes to identify areas for improvements and potential quality issues.
• See assigned CARs through to completion & close out.
• Facilitate formal root cause analysis for Corrective Actions and train others on RCA techniques as needed. Manage APQP (PFDs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, MSAs) for assigned area(s).
• Train others on inspection, measurement, and APQP methods.
• Prepare customer QA submittals, such as ITPs, FAIRs, PPAP documents, and Quality Plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality control tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Proficient in using statistical software and quality measurement tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Working knowledge of ASME Welding Code preferred.
• Working knowledge of NDE (PT, VT) preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), is a plus.