Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Quality Manager

ROLE

Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.

MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES

· Devise sampling procedures, design and develop forms instruction for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliable data.

· Assist in the development and implementation of procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility.

· Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, process quality and/or reliability.

· Responsible for all CAR’s (Corrective Action Requests) from start to finish, including direct customer contact, initiating, and following through. As well as Quality Alerts.

· Responsible for updating APQP as required.

· Calibration as needed.

· Must be able to travel on short notice.

· Must have knowledge of all customer standards and requirements.

· Complete process and part audits as needed.

· Required to be self-motivated and have the ability to problem solve.

· Knowledge of IQMS, SQC Pack is preferred, and Microsoft Office is required.

· Create and submit RMA requests to the management team.

· Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.

· Compile and analyze appropriate production, dimensional and test data to comply with customer requirements for sample submissions, production. and quality requirements.

· Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, cost savings and quality of product.

· Observe and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

QUALITY

· Explain the intent and components of the policy, including an overview of IATF 16949 Quality Management System, procedures and work instructions associated with this job.

· Explain the function of this job and how it helps to create quality parts and services.

· Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities in products, processes and/or quality systems.

· Identify and record any problems in products, processes and/or quality systems.

· Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through established systems.

· Verify the implementation of solutions to ensure successful resolutions.

· Contain non-conformities and alter process until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is corrected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to noise levels that exceed OSHA limits. Also, the employee occasionally will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat. All employees must comply with all safety policies and practices.