Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Company: Norris Cylinder Company Primary Location: 521 Green Cove Road SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 USA Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type:Salaried | Full-Time Function: Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Job Summary: Quality Engineer works directly with customers and engineering to determine product requirements, communicate those requirements to production, and monitor quality system results. Investigates quality concerns and develops/implements preventive actions and process improvements. Addresses daily quality problems and escalates them as necessary. Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Support Engineering during new product introductions and launches Perform Validation activities, including First Articles and Capability analysis Perform Product and Process Risk Assessments Audit, qualify and optimize quality plans and manufacturing processes Investigate customer issues and problems as assigned by Quality Manager Issue and manage deviations from established processes Administer nonconforming material control process Address day to day quality problems and troubleshoot manufacturing problems Maintain quality plans for new products, and revise quality plans for existing products Drive cGMP (Current good manufacturing practices) and GDP throughout the company Implement process improvements to prevent defects and improve efficiency Assure statistical controls and sampling methods for inspection and testing are created and complied with Maintain records to demonstrate quality system effectiveness (including scrap over standard and material certificates) Monitor OEE quality by shift Perform internal ISO auditing Report quality system results to management (including complaints analysis) Maintains up to date calibrated equipment in use for inspection by the QA Lab Administer quality system documentation (including procedures, forms, and quality plans) Perform housekeeping and safety audits Provide training and testing for departmental personnel as it relates to their involvement in the quality process Perform duties in accordance with Norris QMS, ISO, and safety regulations Qualifications Education and Work Experience: Required: 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Understanding of ISO9001:2015 or other regulated industry quality management system standards Project management experience Preferred: ERP software ISO Internal Auditor Certification Environmental Monitoring Minitab experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong communication and presentation skills Motivated and Self-Directed Training in advanced problem solving preferred (Green/Black Belt, CAPA) Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and taking initiative Process and Results driven Must speak and read English fluently Must be dependable, punctual and have good attendance Must be flexible and adaptable to change Able to positively motivate others and create a team environment Always Demonstrate professional conduct and be quality driven with an attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to organize work to an extreme level of detail and accuracy Innovative, inspiring, and able to work in a consultative relationship throughout the organization Physical Requirements This position requires the mental ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, instructions, etc., to write reports in English, to use logic and data to solve problems, to assess needs, to communicate effectively, and varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion. This position requires the physical ability to be mobile in an office and industrial environment, to finger and grasp materials, to be mobile on and around equipment for field measurements and installation supervision, to lift light tools, to speak effectively, and to listen with intent. Benefits Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time) Retirement Program Other Voluntary Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr