Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Responsible for ensuring the quality of parts produced meet all customer expectations. Take quick and effective actions when non-conformances are found. Maintain the most recent interpretations of the quality system requirements and ensure documentation practices meet the true interpretation of the quality management system standards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design.

Make recommendations to modify customer part specifications and tolerances as necessary to support cost effective production.

Provide support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques

Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and material related issues

Develop and submit PPAP documents for new product launches to meet customer requirements

Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and startup

Perform duties in accordance with quality system requirements as the voice of the customers

Works with Quality Technicians to develop improved inspection procedures and standards.

Monitors the manufacturing process through product and process audits, leads Quality Department activities related to scrap reduction

Coordinates with suppliers and identifies areas for quality improvements, evaluate supplier qualification and performance measurement

Requirements

Previous experience in a quality engineering capacity

Manufacturing industry experience is required; metal casting or machining experience is beneficial

Prior experience working closely with customers & suppliers