Quality Engineer

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of the Trojan Quality Team, this is intended to be an entry level position with responsibilities of: coordinating and implementing effective processes, product, and component control plans.  Utilizing basic 6 Sigma tools such as: Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other basic statistical techniques to analyze, understand, and reduce process variation.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned including the following.

• Responsible for development and implementation of product and process quality plans based on sound quality 6 Sigma principals, including control plans, procedures, inspection plans, and other quality documentation.
• Use total quality management (TQM) tools and approaches to other company departments for analytical and reporting processes within respective department.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure continuous control over materials/products/ processes, as well as conformance to business processes affecting quality.
• Drive, lead, and mentor process improvement activities, along with participation on teams.
• Customer Complaint Process; Trend analysis, Monthly Reports, corrective actions
• Develop and conduct required quality training programs to key personnel.
• Implement and follow quality system standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support engineering efforts of analytical laboratory equipment and assist in the development and validation of manufacturing equipment, and processes.
• Work with a Sr. Quality Engineer driving process improvement and developing problem solving plans thru Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principals
• Development and review of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans
• Development and implementation of sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processes with Sr. Quality Engineering over-sight
• Performs Quality audits to critical components and finished product

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Must be outgoing in personality with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues and senior management personnel
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• High standard of business and personal ethics
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications; MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent, Minitab and MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of Associate Degree in technical discipline or a science discipline and/or minimum of 2-5 years related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Basic 6 Sigma Skills (Greenbelt or willing to be certified within a year)
• General understanding of Lean Principals
• General understanding with Cost of Quality (COQ) principals (Scrap/rework/repair)
• General understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
• Sampling Schemes (AQL, Special, Skip Lot)
• Battery Technology a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Proficient in English
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• (Preferred) Certified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE) or willing to be certified.
• (Preferred) 6 Sigma Green Belt or willing to be certified within one year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard
• Must be able to drive to different Company locations

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a lead acid battery plant
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Must be able to travel as needed
• Consistent and regular attendance required

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!