ENGINEER, QUALITY

Description:

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer assists in the planning, development, implementation, communication and maintenance of the company’s quality management systems, polices, documentation, data, and customer- specific requirements. Other duties as assigned. Reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and implementing quality standards.
• Developing and implementing quality control systems.
• Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
• Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
• Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
• Development of inspection and work instructions
• Part inspection, including: layout, in process, final, and receiving using all types of mechanical inspection
• Preparation of inspection reports
• Coordination and performance of internal process/product audits

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management, both internal and external
• Capacity to work independently from general supervision (must be self-motivated once given direction/guidance)
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and obtain results working within strict time frames
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and component drawings and engineering specifications
• Basic knowledge of operating measurement equipment (CMM preferred)
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Formal Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent discipline or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.