Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will have responsibilities that includes maintenance of the current quality system, review of customer quality requirements, effective problem containment and resolution, working with customers and suppliers to resolve concerns, performance of internal quality audits, assist in supplier auditing and development efforts, and assist plant personnel as required.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer meetings as needed. Customer visits to include following up on customer rejects and concerns.
• Perform scrap reviews and report findings on a standardized format.
• Work on problem resolution teams or special projects such as launch teams, problem solving teams, Six Sigma teams, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Assist in the training and development efforts of hourly personnel on quality specifications.
• Assists in investigation of product defects and recommendations of modifications in product, process and/or quality standards as warranted.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with customers, suppliers, and plant personnel.
• Monitor performance of the internal quality systems and reports findings with recommendations to the Quality Manager and appropriate plant personnel.
• Assist in the documentation and submission of PPAP for new and changed products.
• Assist in maintaining the Corrective / Preventive Action System.
• Help in the implementation of “Best Practice” processes and procedures.
• Assist Quality Manager as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred but not required
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Knowledgeable in the ISO 9001:2008 / IATF 16949:2009 standards and their requirements