Quality Engineer

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) coordinates the Quality planning, monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement functions to ensure that products, processes and services conform to established customer and company standards.Essential Functions:Serves as the Quality Assurance representative on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team for all new product launches.Ensures that all required Quality Assurance items are included in the Master Timing Plan and that they are fully implemented and validated prior to program launch.Submits First Article Inspection (FAI) documents to the customer for approval.Leads or assists in the development and consistency of process and quality documents including: Process Flow Chart, PFMEAs, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions, Packaging Standards and Visual Standards.Reviews Lessons Learned data from similar products and processes prior to launch to avoid repeat issues.Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.Assists testing group to develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.Provides direction for Quality Assurance Inspectors performing sample audits of work-in-process and finished goods for conformance to requirements and specifications.Assists with disposition of materials which have failed test and are on hold in the MRB area. This includes working with Supplier Quality Engineer and vendor to get Failure Analysis results.Leads cross-functional team for corrective action efforts including root cause and countermeasure actions using customer and Quanta required methodologies and formats (8D, 5-why, fishbone, etc.). Responds to customer within required timeframes with detailed explanations and visits customer facilities as required.Serves as continuous improvement leader for product and process lines which he/she is responsible for including kaizen events, six sigma projects and evaluation of employee suggestions.Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of process capability.Assists with plant ISO 9001 activities including internal auditing, calibration and document control. Serves as document control coordinator (DCC).Drafts Process Flows, Procedures, Work Instructions and Forms as required.Any other tasks as assigned.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.Experience with third party quality system certifications, ex. ISO 9001.Certified as ISO 9001 internal auditor.  Other Skills and Abilities:Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and suppliers.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy.Excellent organizational skills.Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.Computer literate in a Windows environment.Strong written and spoken English skills; bilingual in Spanish/Mandarin a plus.Self-motivated with ability to operate independently in multiple locations.Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment; hearing protection as required.Must have a Valid Passport or other documents allowing international travel.  Physical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, crouch, reach, stand/sit for prolonged periods, move about production and warehouse facilities.Ability to travel occasionally; including internationally – travel required is minimal – less than 5%.