Manufacturing quality engineering

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective quality manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, training, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.

Drive company to identify and establish quality management systems based in prevention, utilizing capability studies, process FMEA, SPC, DoE, CoV, gage R&R, and other quality tools

Assist in the qualification of new manufacturing processes and equipment

Be fully capable of recognizing machine, tool, & fixture issues and communicate suggestions to engineering

Develop and define supplier product inspection criteria, cosmetic defects and communication of criteria and expectations internally and to the suppliers. Work effectively with the supplier quality engineers

Tabulate and analyze quality data -- Drive change with solid metrics

Provide assistance and direction to the inspectors and quality technicians

Assist in the processing of first article inspections

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, quality, or materials engineering

Three to five years of prior related Manufacturing and Quality Assurance experience is required

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and statistical software

Ability to present data to management in an effective manner

Specific experience in drawing interpretation and standards (GD & T)

Knowledge, understanding, and experience with general industrial processes, such as machining, casting and molding.

Knowledge of metallurgy a plus

Standing, sitting, stooping and squatting can be expected along with lifting or with other means transfer of tooling, parts, containers and raw materials. Safety glasses with side shields when on factory floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

Annual vision updates in Medical Department

Involvement in the lead surveillance program

The performance of this position normally requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas that under certain conditions may require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and hearing protection. Industrial lighting provided.

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