Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer works directly with customers and engineering to determine product requirements, communicate those requirements to production, and monitor quality system results. Investigates quality concerns and develops/implements preventive actions and process improvements. Addresses daily quality problems and escalates them as necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Support Engineering during new product introductions and launches · Perform Validation activities, including First Articles and Capability analysis · Perform Product and Process Risk Assessments · Audit, qualify and optimize quality plans and manufacturing processes · Investigate customer issues and problems as assigned by Quality Manager · Issue and manage deviations from established processes · Administer nonconforming material control process · Address day to day quality problems and troubleshoot manufacturing problems · Maintain quality plans for new products, and revise quality plans for existing products · Drive cGMP (Current good manufacturing practices) and GDP throughout the company · Implement process improvements to prevent defects and improve efficiency · Assure statistical controls and sampling methods for inspection and testing are created and complied with · Maintain records to demonstrate quality system effectiveness (including scrap over standard and material certificates) · Monitor OEE quality by shift · Perform internal ISO auditing · Report quality system results to management (including complaints analysis) · Maintains up to date calibrated equipment in use for inspection by the QA Lab · Administer quality system documentation (including procedures, forms, and quality plans) · Perform housekeeping and safety audits · Provide training and testing for departmental personnel as it relates to their involvement in the quality process Perform duties in accordance with QMS, ISO, and safety regulations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS · 4-year BS degree or equivalent experience · Project management experience · Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. · Cloud-based collaborative computing platforms such as Google Drive · Modern communication technology such as email, text messaging and instant messaging · Preferred: · Manufacturing experience in an Injection Molding Environment · ERP software such as IQMS · ISO Internal Auditor Certification · Environmental Monitoring · CMM and other automated measurement equipment operation and programming Minitab experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * ISO 9001: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person