Quality Engineering Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer supports line managers in product and process quality planning. This position helps improve processes that affect product quality, devises product quality audit methods, special quality studies, failure investigations and feedback of quality information to management. This position will be responsible for development and improvement of specific office and manufacturing processes as determined by business priorities

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in design and quality requirement reviews
• Conducts training programs on general product knowledge, use of special test equipment and inspection techniques.
• Assists in assuring on-going ISO 9001 registration requirements are met
• Makes decisions’ defining, modifying or restricting processes
• Designs product and process quality audit tools
• Conducts special studies and investigations related to problem solving and problem prevention
• Reports to management on the level of quality and cost-related nature of quality problems at various stages of corporate processes
• Directs analysis of field failures and in-plant test failures in order to establish basic causes of defect and implement preventive actions
• Conducts cost of quality analyses
• Advises on the audit/inspection function
• Evaluates processes for improvement and subsequent controls to minimize inspection activities
• Interface with customers to address problems and evaluate the Company’s performance
• Leads employees and teams in process development and improvement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation
• Strong process analysis and documentation skills required
• Ability to perform principle responsibilities requires collaboration with other functional groups in order to gather information, make decisions and implement
• Use of statistical tools to resolve problems and targeting processes for preventative controls
• Balance technical knowledge and QA process management methods with strong consulting skills appropriate for leading change in the evolving organizational climate

education AND experience

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Preferred Education / Experience

• Progressively responsible experience in a relevant engineered-product environment
• Related background in continuous improvement activities including SPC techniques
• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Functional Leaders: Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus