Quality Engineer

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting the various functions for Quality Assurance and supervising quality assurance personnel. This position is responsible for facilitating/recommending /implementing corrective actions while working with customers, internal personnel and suppliers. Position includes participating in Six-Sigma projects were applicable along with participating in the Plant Quality Board and other engineering/production taskforces as needed. Also includes internal quality system auditing to IATF16949/ISO9001/ISO14001, completing requested PPAPs for the customer(s), performing GR&R, maintaining plant calibration system and measurement system analysis (MSA). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Customer quality liaison for any and all quality complaints or rejects, i.e. respond as primary contact for nonconforming material (NCMs) and corrective actions (CARs). · Primary auditor for internal quality audits (IATF16949/ISO9001/ISO14001). · Facilitate, recommend, and help implement corrective actions. Corrective actions include working directly with customers, plant personnel, and suppliers. Write formal CAR responses to customers as needed. · Maintain customer quality certifications where required. · Review and disposition nonconforming material. This includes authorizing disposition of customer product through MRA process. · Participate in Six-Sigma projects, the Plant Quality Board and other engineering/production taskforces as needed. · Train quality personnel on appropriate tests and measurements. · Complete customer requested PPAPs on time. Interpret customer engineering drawings, specifications, and provide unit conversions as needed. Assist/train on product, die, and template measurements using both manual (check fixture) and CMM techniques. · Maintain company calibration system and measurement systems analysis (MSA) such as GR&Rs, attribute studies, bias, linearity, stability, etc. Calculate and maintain process CPK data. · Write/modify/train on DFMEAs, PFMEAs, control plans, QA procedures and work instructions. Maintain/update test software where applicable. · Other duties as assigned. Relationships: Internal: All Blachford depts., Supervisors, Managers External: Customers and Suppliers Subordinate Staff Directly Supervised: Subordinate Staff Indirectly Supervised: None QA personnel Limits of Authority: · Production hold · Authorize customer returns · Implement process controls · PPCNs Qualifications Required: · Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering related field, or ASQ certified quality engineer Experience Required: · Minimum 3 - 5 years quality assurance experience · Experience in quality management systems, ISO9001 as a minimum, prefer IATF 16949 Knowledge/Skills Required: · Knowledge or experience with any or all of the following: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints, Kaizen, SMED. · Knowledge in the use and application of key quality tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D, etc.) · Ability to communicate with customers, supervisors and employees. · Must be able to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to reach consensus around common goals. · Ability to promote a positive atmosphere and encourage teamwork in the workplace, strong communication skills and the ability to develop employees. · Use appropriate balance of delegation and “hands on” involvement. · Computer literacy, mechanical aptitude. · APQP and/or other appropriate skills as defined in ISO manuals. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or as needed. Pay: $78,202.60 - $94,179.48 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Work Location: In person