Quality Engineer

Large manufacturing company in the Grafton area is looking for an Experienced Quality Engineer to work withproduction and all support teams to assure that the quality of product andstability of processes meet the requirements of the customer(s), interestedparties, and the QMS system. Experience with fabrication, welding, and light assembly is ideal.

• Take lead role in APQP and PPAP.Developing Process Flow Diagrams, ProcessFMEAS, Control Plans and Core Tools (MSA, SPC, GR&R, etc.) assuring timelylaunch of new projects from the Quality support area.
• Interface with Manufacturing,Engineering and Program Management to ensure successful and timely transfer/implementationof new products in accordance with customer requirements and timelines.
• Support the production process by participating in all aspects of supplier qualityincluding receiving inspection, monitoring metrics, auditing suppliers,evaluation of suppliers for approval, development of new suppliers, andsupplier corrective actions.
• Support activities involving validation (inspection)of product quality including use of testing equipment and operation and/orprogramming of CMM as well as support of Lab Scope requirements.
• Lead teams in the development ofpermanent corrective actions (8D) on internal and externalnon-conformances.Determination of rootcause and corrective/preventative action plans when non-conforming and / orscrap material is present, moving towards zero defects policy.
• Active participation in theperformance of internal procedure and process audits of the company's qualitysystem (LPA's, 5S's, IATF, ISO, etc.)
• Responsible for ensuring thequality systems are maintained in accordance with the IATF16949, ISO9001, andISO 14001 standards and any Customer Specific Requirements.
• Actively support companyobjectives and policies.
• Activities support and leadcontinuous improvement activities to further the business growth and development.
• Lead or participate innon-conforming product review MRB board process. Write and manage RA’s and PO’sas required.
• Ensure compliance with and follow health, safety and security practices

Non-essentialJob Functions:

·Back-upfor QA personnel (inspectors, auditors,technicians, & manager)

·Maybe required to travel, attend trade shows, seminars, etc.

·Othertask, duties, and responsibilities as requested by the Quality Manager or othermember of management.

Requirements

Educationand/or Experience:

·Highschool diploma or equivalent required

·Bachelor's Degree in engineering preferred 

·ASQCertification (Engineer, Auditor)

·Three to five years of experience and/ortraining, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·ISO/ IATF System experience.

·1year related manufacturing experience

Abilities,Skills and Knowledge

·Abilityto communicate effectively throughout all levels within the organization bothwritten and verbally

·Creativeand progressive thinker with problem solving skills

·Highlyorganized

·Able to operate computers and software such as Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc. related to managing the Quality ManagementSystem

·Have understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems,methods, tools, standards, customer expectations, supplier performance,improvement systems and professional ethic

·Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Benefits