Quality Engineer I
The Quality Engineer I is responsible to understand and apply the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control.
Body of knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, proper application of business/quality cost concepts and techniques, knowledge and ability to develop and administer management systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification, correction and improvement.
The Quality Engineer I also will be responsible for supervising any Quality Technicians and/or Quality Inspectors at the assigned location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
Supervises any Quality Technicians and/or Quality Inspectors at the assigned location.
This includes responsibility for coaching, employee development and training, hiring, evaluating performance, providing feedback, counseling (corrective actions or dismissals) giving direction and guidance, and recommending wage increases and promotions.
oParticipates in advanced product quality planning teams and utilize/author related documents (PCP, PFD, FAI, FMEA, etc.
) oParticipates in problem-solving endeavors and direct teams using quality techniques (Pareto, Cause & Effect Analysis, 7-Step or 8D, etc.
)oPlans and directs activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials, and products:
oDevelops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields.
oDevises sampling procedures and designs.
oDevelops methodology and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
oEstablishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
oDevelops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
oDirects workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
oSupports preparation of PPAP submissionsoCompiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
oInterfaces with plant management, engineering, customers, sales and other functions on quality related matters.
oAssists with in-process and final quality control efforts, particularly in the areas of documentation and procedure.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
oDesigns and implements continuous improvement projects.
oAssists in supplier quality and supplier corrective action process.
oCreates, modifies and reviews quality procedures and work instructionsoCoordinates Manufacturing/Quality Assurance/Engineering reporting and interactions regarding qualityoAssists other discipline personnel with root cause and corrective actions associated with manufacturing issues.
oAssists and contributes to the maintenance, development and improvement of the Quality Management System and provides feedback to the Director of Quality and Senior Leadership.
oPerforms system, product and process audits.
May travel to other US locations or customer locations for auditing purposes.
oWorks effectively in a cross-functional setting on individual as well as team projects.
oAdheres to plant and corporate safety policiesoMay assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by business needs.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR
Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with 2 or more years work experience as a Quality Engineer, or 8 or more years of work experience as a Quality Engineer with no degree.
Strongly prefer this work experience in a manufacturing environment.
BASIC SKILLS:
oPossesses excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
oAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
oHigh cognitive levels- ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
oKeen writing skills - ability to write reports, procedures, manuals and instructions.
oPossesses high degree of professionalism.
oAbility to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
oAbility to speak, read and write English.
oDemonstrates self-motivation, high energy and able to work with minimal supervision.
oAbility to interact closely with other departments to support quality focus.
oPossesses high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
oPossesses proficiency in project leadership and project management.
oDemonstrates knowledge and experience with databases (Access, QSI) and ERP systems.
oPossesses proficiency with problem solving and techniques.
oPossesses or will obtain training/certification in Shainin or Six Sigma techniques.
oPossesses a working knowledge regarding ISO quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or AS9100).
oDemonstrates knowledge of statistical techniques.
oDemonstrates knowledge of automotive/aerospace advanced quality planning, pre-production part approval and measurement system analysis techniques.
oAbility to read design records and basic understanding of GD&T and key characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Advanced Product Quality Planning Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards Aerospace Industries Analytical Auditing Automotive Industry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Body of knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, proper application of business/quality cost concepts and techniques, knowledge and ability to develop and administer management systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification, correction and improvement.
The Quality Engineer I also will be responsible for supervising any Quality Technicians and/or Quality Inspectors at the assigned location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
Supervises any Quality Technicians and/or Quality Inspectors at the assigned location.
This includes responsibility for coaching, employee development and training, hiring, evaluating performance, providing feedback, counseling (corrective actions or dismissals) giving direction and guidance, and recommending wage increases and promotions.
oParticipates in advanced product quality planning teams and utilize/author related documents (PCP, PFD, FAI, FMEA, etc.
) oParticipates in problem-solving endeavors and direct teams using quality techniques (Pareto, Cause & Effect Analysis, 7-Step or 8D, etc.
)oPlans and directs activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials, and products:
oDevelops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields.
oDevises sampling procedures and designs.
oDevelops methodology and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
oEstablishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
oDevelops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
oDirects workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
oSupports preparation of PPAP submissionsoCompiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
oInterfaces with plant management, engineering, customers, sales and other functions on quality related matters.
oAssists with in-process and final quality control efforts, particularly in the areas of documentation and procedure.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND
Responsibilities:
oDesigns and implements continuous improvement projects.
oAssists in supplier quality and supplier corrective action process.
oCreates, modifies and reviews quality procedures and work instructionsoCoordinates Manufacturing/Quality Assurance/Engineering reporting and interactions regarding qualityoAssists other discipline personnel with root cause and corrective actions associated with manufacturing issues.
oAssists and contributes to the maintenance, development and improvement of the Quality Management System and provides feedback to the Director of Quality and Senior Leadership.
oPerforms system, product and process audits.
May travel to other US locations or customer locations for auditing purposes.
oWorks effectively in a cross-functional setting on individual as well as team projects.
oAdheres to plant and corporate safety policiesoMay assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by business needs.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR
Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with 2 or more years work experience as a Quality Engineer, or 8 or more years of work experience as a Quality Engineer with no degree.
Strongly prefer this work experience in a manufacturing environment.
BASIC SKILLS:
oPossesses excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
oAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
oHigh cognitive levels- ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
oKeen writing skills - ability to write reports, procedures, manuals and instructions.
oPossesses high degree of professionalism.
oAbility to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
oAbility to speak, read and write English.
oDemonstrates self-motivation, high energy and able to work with minimal supervision.
oAbility to interact closely with other departments to support quality focus.
oPossesses high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
oPossesses proficiency in project leadership and project management.
oDemonstrates knowledge and experience with databases (Access, QSI) and ERP systems.
oPossesses proficiency with problem solving and techniques.
oPossesses or will obtain training/certification in Shainin or Six Sigma techniques.
oPossesses a working knowledge regarding ISO quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or AS9100).
oDemonstrates knowledge of statistical techniques.
oDemonstrates knowledge of automotive/aerospace advanced quality planning, pre-production part approval and measurement system analysis techniques.
oAbility to read design records and basic understanding of GD&T and key characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Advanced Product Quality Planning Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards Aerospace Industries Analytical Auditing Automotive Industry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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