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Quality Engineer

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Manufacturing

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team and play a key role in strengthening quality systems, improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, and enhancing supplier and customer quality.

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The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical and analytical skills who can work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and customers.

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What You’ll Do

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Warranty & Customer Quality

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  • Manage the warranty and RMA process, from investigation through resolution.
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  • Analyze returned products to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
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  • Partner with internal teams to reduce recurring quality issues and improve the customer experience.
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  • Translate customer quality requirements into actionable internal processes and documentation.
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Quality Management Systems

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  • Help lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
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  • Work with cross-functional teams to document processes, identify gaps, and establish clear procedures and responsibilities.
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  • Assist with QMS training materials and employee education.
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ERP & Process Improvement

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  • Represent the Quality function during ERP implementation and system upgrades.
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  • Help align ERP capabilities with quality processes and business requirements.
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  • Identify appropriate system tools and support implementation plans, timelines, and rollout activities.
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New Product Introduction

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  • Lead quality activities associated with bringing new products into production.
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  • Support PFMEA, tolerance analysis, process capability studies, gage and test equipment development, and First Article Inspection (FAI).
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  • Establish appropriate quality and data-collection requirements before products enter production.
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Manufacturing Quality

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  • Develop methods for monitoring process capability and product quality.
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  • Implement quality metrics and analytical tools such as First Pass Yield (FPY), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and process, product, and packaging audits.
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  • Analyze quality trends and use data to drive continuous improvement.
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Material Review & Corrective Action

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  • Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities for rejected or nonconforming materials.
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  • Coordinate material disposition, data analysis, supplier communication, and corrective actions.
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  • Identify trends and develop both immediate and long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
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Supplier Quality

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  • Oversee receiving inspection activities and supplier quality documentation.
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  • Manage quality records such as FAI, PPAP, and deviations.
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  • Initiate and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
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  • Work directly with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and monitor supplier performance.
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Audits

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  • Conduct internal product, process, and quality-system audits.
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  • Participate in supplier audits when needed.
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  • Document findings, communicate results, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
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What You Bring

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field.
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  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a comparable technical environment.
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  • 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or a similar quality-focused position.
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  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing processes.
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  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems and components.
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  • Experience with MSA/Gage R&R.
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  • Working knowledge of SPC, process capability, and statistical quality tools.
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  • Experience with PFMEA and Control Plan development.
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  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
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  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
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  • Experience working with ERP systems.
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  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training is a plus.
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  • Supplier quality and/or internal auditing experience is preferred.
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  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
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  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
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  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
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  • Willingness to travel occasionally; travel is expected to be less than 10%.
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