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The Quality Engineer ll will develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure products are free of flaws and function as designed. They will also design and install sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. In addition, Analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions and ensure that effective corrective actions are implemented. Lastly, they may collaborate with suppliers on quality problems, and/or contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Leads and participates in regular review and analysis of requests regarding potential customer quality issues from the global field team
Works with the quality team to disposition requests and implement short and long-term corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of quality issues
Utilizes problem solving methodologies to identify root cause, drive countermeasure and verification activities to correct the root cause and prevent reoccurrence
Leads and coordinates containment and communication activities with a global customer and supplier base
Leads and drives CAPA activities through engineering change management processes
Analyze quality data, warranty and internal QN data, to evaluate issues and propose & implement corrective actions
Drives and Maintains CAPA documentation including CAPA metrics to drive improvements to reduce COPQ (cost of poor quality)
Lean / Continuous Improvement Process:
Leads and assists in collaborative cross-functional teams utilized to develop and to execute product design and manufacturing improvement initiatives
Uses basic and advanced Lean / CI tools to drive sustainable improvements and solutions
Education and Experience Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering
Experience
4-7 years of quality engineering or assurance related experience
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated skills and experience in Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving Methods (A3, 8-D, PDCA, DMAIC)
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Excellent Project Management skills
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects and activities
Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with SAP or an ERP System preferred
Lean / Six Sigma certification or experience (6S, Kaizen) preferred
Experience with GD&T methodology and knowledge in ANSI requirements preferred
AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
Minimal < 10% (occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites)
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