QUALITY ENGINEER I

Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following along with other duties that may also be assigned. * First point of contact for customer. * Works independently or in a team environment on problem solving activities. Follows systematic problem-solving methodology: 5Why, 8D, and customer required forms etc. * Develops, installs and evaluates process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. * Develops or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. * Analyzes production and service limitations and standards. * Recommends revision of specifications as needed. * Formulates or helps formulate policies and procedures specific to quality function. * Must be available and willing to work overtime per day or per week as determined necessary to meet business needs. * Travel to customers or suppliers. * Currently trained and conducts training on department specific concepts, tools and testing equipment. * Quantifies quality costs and develops P.O. when applicable. * Interfaces with all other engineering components within the company and with customers and suppliers on quality specific issues. * Prepare PPAP's, FMEA's, Control plans, 5P's or 8 D's (Responsible during launch, mass production and service.) * Performs quality audits * Daily reporting: internal activities: Quality Circle meeting, customer & plant issues, and customer driven reports