Quality Engineer III

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides a high level of leadership and support of Quality department requirements. Will audit processes to assure products are procured, designed, manufactured, tested and shipped in accordance with customer and internal QMS requirements. Authorize qualification of controlled processes and monitor for compliance
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primary interface for all customer, industry and internal quality audits.
• Initiate in internal process and compliance audits.
• Drive level I & II CARs including reporting of corrective action effectiveness with objective evidence
• Create quality plans for new products.
• Monitoring QMS process parameters and reporting to management.
• Implement and revise procedures and support process improvement teams as CI champion.
• Attend meetings regarding product quality and process issues.
• Initiate surveys for supplier approval, perform remote supplier audits, track performance and generate SCAR’s.
• Responsible for oversight of all non-conforming activities including NCR, DMR, RMA and NOE.
• Oversight of document control, calibration processes of both measuring instruments and equipment and periodic checks of production tooling.
• Knowledgeable in blueprint reading, modeling, GD&T and DPD/MBD.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support the company and department business goals and objectives for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Attitude (QCDSA).
• Function as a team member and under minimal supervision.
• Perform essential functions at the discretion of the Operations Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum of an Associate’s degree in manufacturing or quality-related field required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Direct experience as a Quality Engineer may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years working as an inspector in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ISO9001 & AS9100, SPC Implementation.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma background preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate computer skills utilizing spreadsheets, MRP systems, and other computer software relative to the Quality function.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: N/A

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Legally able to work in the US.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. 
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment when applicable.
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures.