Allient Inc. is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Tulsa, OK!
The Quality Engineer position develops and sustains manufacturing processes to meet or exceed the technical requirements of our customers while achieving quality, throughput, and cost objectives. This role leads the implementation of manufacturing processes including, but not limited to process layout, equipment selection and installation, workflow, process flow, process characterization, process monitoring/control methods, material handling, tool selection, consumables, documentation, training and support. Apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Defines, characterizes and leads the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
- Assures engineering & validation principals are applied to manufacturing process design and sustainability.
- Develops manufacturing processes to be trouble free and ensure success every time targeting Zero Defects.
- Supports concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing manufacturing / quality assurance and the customer.
- Designs, implements and documents procedures for manufacturing process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
- Establishes and implements reporting metrics for monitoring manufacturing process effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product / process quality decisions.
- Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify corrective actions and process improvements utilizing Allied Systematic Tools (AST) and various quality tools including 3 Leg 5 Why.
- Establishes collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product and process quality and capabilities targeting CpK 1.67 normal/CpK 2.0 KpC.
- Analyzes customers' product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility.
- Assists with equipment selection and drive implementation of new equipment.
- Performs necessary actions for process development and documentation to perform and achieve acceptable Customer PPAP/FAI submissions and approvals.
- Develops, Monitors and improves manufacturing process performance and risk mitigation.
- Participates in review process for customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in manufacturing process and quality plans.
- Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with solution center and technical unit personnel.
- Reports Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), quality issues, trends and losses to site management/value stream team/Regional Quality Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline of engineering, or other related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent years of experience is required.
- 2 - 8 years of related work experience necessary.
- Working understanding of GMP, IS09000, and AS9100 required.
- Experience in mechanical, process or product engineering and with automation of a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills including presentations to external parties, internal leadership and facilitating training. Must be able to relate technical information to non-technical employees
- 6 sigma and/or lean manufacturing training a plus
Physical Demands:
- The role is mostly office-based but may spend considerable time standing and walking on the production floor or development lab.
- May be required to operate a computer as well as some production machinery and lab equipment.
- Occasionally may have to lift and/or transport items weighing between 10 and 40 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Predominately office environment with occasional exposure to the production floor and development lab.
- While on the production floor, employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts and may be required to put on precautionary, protective wear such as safety glasses.
- Some travel required.
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To learn more about Allient Inc. visit www.Allient.com
Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.