Job Description
Job Description
Task Force Tips, LLC. is an established manufacturer of firefighting equipment based in Valparaiso, IN. Our continuous improvement process ensures we help first responders save lives and protect property more safely and effectively than the day before. TFT is part of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world.
Our Culture is Contagious! Come grow with us and be part of the TFT Proud Culture! Be a part of saving lives and protecting property by putting life-saving products in the hands of our first responders! View our video - TFT, a Firefighter Legacy
SUMMARY:
The Quality Engineer assists the Quality Manager to ensure that purchased parts and raw materials, manufacturing processes and ultimately, final products, meet both internal and external quality standards. The Quality Engineer works within the quality team to ensure the overall quality of a manufactured product meets specifications. Their role includes being tasked with creating documentation, devising gaging criteria, and required inspections. The Quality Engineer has a key role in troubleshooting issues when they arise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to):
Meets daily with Quality Manager, and performs related duties as assigned.
Collaborates with plant personnel and Engineering Department regarding problems in product quality.
Reviews and confirms gaging criteria for receiving and in-process inspections.
Dispositions nonconforming parts, sub-assemblies and finished goods. Troubleshoots problems as necessary.
Performs inspection of product dimensions and visual quality, as necessary.
Trains personnel on how to perform in-process inspection of manufactured parts, assemblies, and finished goods.
Utilizes coordinate measuring machine and other metrology equipment. Calibrates gages and equipment as necessary.
Interprets engineering drawings and collaborates with Engineering Departments, the Quality Manager and the Production Supervisors.
Performs scheduled calibrations of measuring equipment.
Serves as an internal auditor for the ISO 9001:2015 QMS. Assists in leading and directing auditors for ISO, UL, FM and other agencies.
Develops, monitors, and maintains written quality management system (QMS) procedures and work instructions.
Maintains library of External Standards.
Maintains quality records to meet ISO requirements.
Keeps current with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9004 and ISO 19011 standards.
Works with suppliers to resolve any quality issues and works through the resolution process.
Trains personnel on the quality management system, including KPIs, quality policy, location of relevant documents, and ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements.
Maintains quality metrics/KPIs for the QMS.
Work with supervisors and managers to maintain documentation of progress for KPIs. Review regularly to ensure that objectives are relevant and continual improvement is made.
Maintains Organizational Chart with assistance of HR Director.
Serves as back-up to the Quality Manager in their absence.
Proactively offers suggestions for the improvement of a product, process, or practice.
Demonstrates that the training provided both internally and externally has been effective. Shows adequate knowledge of information that was learned.
Duties involve close vision, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, grasping and handling objects with fingers.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with metrology equipment.
Knowledge of GD&T preferred.
Working knowledge and the ability to make practical application of quality management systems, standards, and regulations.
Experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
Working knowledge of operation of a coordinate measuring machine a plus.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of manufacturing techniques.
Working knowledge of and ability to operate a computer and applicable software.
Working knowledge of and ability to operate a wide variety of inspection equipment.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of OSHA and company safety procedures and precautions.
Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations, read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts and specifications.
Ability to instruct and direct personnel.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other company personnel, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and work on several tasks at the same time with frequent interruptions.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours.
Ability to lift
We offer an excellent benefits package to permanent hires including:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance (Effective on the 1st of the month after hire.)
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vacation & PTO Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401K plan and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Monthly Bonus
- Employee Recognition Program “We appreciate our ALL STARS”
- Off- Site Health Clinic
- On-site Fitness Center
- Tuition Assistance
- And more!
*All Hires are subject to a background check and drug test
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy
Task Force Tips LLC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Task Force Tips LLC that we evaluate qualified applicants and not to discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics in its hiring decisions and employment policies, as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9, 1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, and any other applicable law.
Task Force Tips LLC offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation with Human Resources at any time.