Quality Engineer

Shift:1st shiftCity:Solon Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USASwagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you’ll consider joining our team.Position Summary:Performs multiple assignments of moderate to complex scope with guidance from supervisor and other technical experts. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard quality engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Assignments have a clear and specificobjective. Providestrainingofmanufacturing personnel to convey quality requirements and methods. This positionis responsible forthe development and maintenance of quality plans and quality specifications for new and existing products. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:​​​​Develop and implement product quality assurance plans and specifications.​Assistin the development and implementation of process control plans for designated products.​Collect and assess statistical capability data to ensure complianceofproducts, processes and measurement systems tostatedquality goals andinitiatecorrectiveactionas necessary.​Assess compliance of control plans tostatequality goals andinitiatecorrectiveactionas necessary.​Design andacquiregauges, measurement systems, and data collection systems.​Provide training in product quality requirements, process control tools, statistical methods, gage design, and problem solving toappropriate personnel.​Issue ormodifyquality related documents viaDCNsystem.​Provide feedback and approval of documentsincluding, but not limited to, technical bulletins, test procedures, test data analyses, preliminary catalog information, manufacturing drawings.​Conduct and report the results of internal process audits.​Complete periodic reporting of project status, asrequired.​Drive process improvements to reduce the risk of external escapes. Engage production to proactivelyidentifyquality risks and drive improvements​Assistindevelopmentof Servicegroupproduct family plans.​Lead and/orparticipatein PQP events. This includes defining customer requirements, completing SDA’s, completing process analyses, conducting process and gage studies, and conductingDMA’s.​Train others inthe useofPQPtoolbox.​Work with support groups to develop improved gauging methods, improve machine capability, and adjust product requirements.​Work with Project and Manufacturing personnel to ensure the smooth implementation of process development workintoValue Stream operations.​AttendingPQP CoP meetings.​Communicatesprogress through management updates and team meetings.​Act as a resource to evaluate nonconforming material conditions and provideapprovalrecommendation.​Assess key performance indicators toidentifyopportunities for improvement andinitiatedisciplined problem solving.​Follow-upon corrective action responses and ensure implementation ofappropriate problemresolution methods and verify effectiveness.​Assistinternal suppliers, as necessary, to resolve production problems.​Evaluate customer requests for information (e.g., capability studies, state of compliancetopotential customer specifications) and prepare formal responses.​Coordinate and analyze gauge R&Rs.​Design and analyzecomponentcapability study information on new processes or quality improvement efforts.​Participate in department meetings to provide input into the design and implementation of product quality planning systems and procedures.​Review testing parameters and process sample size calculations forappropriate functionalrequirements.​Assistinternal and external suppliers, as necessary, to resolve production problems.​Provide reliability analysis and Weibull data calculations for project and product related issues.​Provide input into project contracts.​Develop and execute measurement systems for new products. Includes the coordination and analysis of gauge R&Rs.​Design and analyzecomponentcapability study information.​Complete necessary documentation to qualifyappropriate suppliersas Ship-to-Stock.​Responsible forentirevalidation phase of new product development.​​​Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:Required:Four-yeardegree in Technical Field Maintains on-going education in related areas 2+years of experience in manufacturing process design and development, quality planning, and/or quality control supervision 6-12 months ISO/QS9000 implementation and/or auditing ISO 9000 awareness Ability to solve moderate to complex problems and complete multiple projects, uses advanced problem-solving methods to make decisionsApplies proven technology independentlyStrong oral and written communication including presentation and facilitation skillsStrong computer skills; including data evaluation and statistical process analysis skillsExcellent time management skillsPreferred:BS in Engineering or Quality-related fieldAdvanced (DOE, Six Sigma) problem-solving experienceCritical Competencies:​​Service Orientation​Organizational Awareness​Influence​Transparency​Adaptability​Self-Confidence​Optimism​Conflict Management​Teamwork and Collaboration​Accurate Self-Assessment​Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:​​​Ability tosafely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistentwith the ADA, FMLA and other federal,stateand local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.​Ability tomaintainregular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal,stateand local standards.​​Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests​Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards. To apply:1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. Job SummaryJob number: 14646Profession: Engineering, Continuous Improvement & Quality