The Quality Engineer serves as the administrator of the quality system for the location. This position combines several key functions : Quality Administration Quality Engineering Continuous Improvement and Vendor Quality Assurance. The role requires technical expertise leadership and cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent product quality drive continuous improvement and support supplier performance.
Duties :
Including but not limited to :
- Develop implement and maintain quality systems to ensure compliance with company standards and customer requirements
- Lead quality initiatives and apply LEAN methodologies to improve processes and eliminate waste
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective / preventive actions for nonconformances
- Support vendor assurance including supplier audits capacity assessment corrective actions and performance tracking
- Review and interpret engineering drawings specifications and customer requirements to ensure product quality
- Develop inspection plans control plans and other quality documentation to support production and customer programs
- Collect analyze and report quality metrics and trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering production supply chain and sales teams to resolve issues and support new product introductions
- Participate in design reviews and advise engineers on quality assurance for new and existing products
- Support internal and external audits ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards
- Train and mentor employees on quality processes and continuous improvement tools
- Establish and maintain Control Plans to prevent process backsliding
- Provide technical support to all product acceptance functions and quality-related projects
- Drive continuous improvement across QCDSM areas : Quality Cost Delivery Safety and Morale
- Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Directly supervises Quality Coordinator(s)
- Plans assigns and prioritizes work for the quality team
- Interviews hires trains and develops employees
- Provides regular performance feedback and fosters a quality-focused culture
- Supports departmental managers in meeting quality performance and improvement objectives
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related technical field preferred (experience may substitute for education)35 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with ISO 9001 APQP and quality tools such as FMEA Fishbone Pareto and Process MappingExperience with Zero Defects principles and Quality Improvement Processes (QIP)Knowledge of supplier quality management including audits and 3rd-party certifications (UL CSA ETL)Proficiency with measuring tools inspection equipment and statistical analysis methodsStrong leadership problem-solving teamwork and communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and with suppliersProficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software or databasesWork Environment & Physical Demands :
Primarily office and manufacturing floor environmentFrequent exposure to production areas with moderate noise and moving mechanical partsRegular walking and standing; occasional bending stooping kneeling reaching climbing and lifting up to 50 lbsOccasional exposure to wet / humid conditions high places and fumes / airborne particlesMust be able to visually inspect components and finished products using precision measurement toolsTravel up to 10% possible including international or weekend travel as projects demandDisclaimer : Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships including but not limited to visas corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C) or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Key Skills
APQP,Quality Assurance,Six Sigma,ISO 9001,PPAP,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1