Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Position Overview The Quality Engineer coordinates and implements 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.Areas of Focus The Quality Engineer is 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.ResponsibilitiesUse 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 actionsResponsible for the supplier quality performance for all purchased parts for company production use.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.Drive process improvement and developing problem solving plans thru 6 Sigma principalsDevelopment and review of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plansDevelopment and implementation of sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processesBasic QualificationsAssociates/Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline and/or a science discipline and/or minimum of 5 years related experienceAbility to interpret drawings and first article inspection resultsHighly motivated self-starterMust be outgoing in personality with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues and senior management personnelMust be able to work with minimum supervisionHigh standard of business and personal ethicsMust be very comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications; MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent, and MinitabExcellent written and verbal communication skills are essentialGeneral understanding of Lean PrincipalsGeneral understanding with Cost of Quality (COQ) principals (Scrap/rework/repair)Basic 6 Sigma SkillsGeneral understanding of Management Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, etc.)Preferred QualificationsSampling SchemesBattery TechnologyBilingual in SpanishCertified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE)6 Sigma Green Belt CertifiedIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!