Job Description

The Quality Engineer will be primarily responsible for meeting our quality requirements and goals as they relate to internal quality as well customer quality, problem resolution, documentation and change approval. In addition, this individual will also provide leadership for continuous improvement team activities in specific manufacturing departments. Coordinates activities with both Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance.

This position will require 50% travel domestic and some international, travel may be up to 80% for some periods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Identify areas for improvement related to quality and recommended solutions to identified problems. Implement approved changes using quality principles and document requirements on a timely basis.
• Help facilitate continuous improvement and learning across functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives.
• Lead in implementation of software to record inspection data that allows for the elimination of paper record keeping.
• Participate in quality audits to help identify and resolve production and quality system deficiencies.
• Investigate internal quality issues as well as supplier related issues.
• Report to management any issues prior to missing an objective.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and improved upon for internal manufacturing processes.
• Lead internal meetings to drive corrective actions to various departments.
• Perform various internal quality and process audits to ensure conformance to IATF 16949 requirements
• Perform various internal layered process audits to continually improve internal quality and production
• Work in a team environment and interact with team on a regular basis.
• Other duties as required

Experience and Skills:

• 2-3 years of Related work Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word required;
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management and ISO procedures is required
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work; excellent time management skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision making with the ability to analyze situations and present a resolution(s).

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