Quality Engineer

Position OverviewThe Quality Engineer will be responsible for quality assurance documentation, support, analysis and reports that are necessary to assess progress against goals and to enable data driven decisions at a manufacturing facility.Your Day-to-DayProactively investigate reasons for non-conformances and/or improvement in product quality which will include a firm understanding of customer CTQ's, manufacturing process capability, and development of a finished product specificationEvaluate data of key product quality parameters to assess compliance to specifications, analyze trends for process aim and dispersion, and identify improvement opportunities before they cause issues with customersLead projects in continuous improvement process to increase product quality and reduce manufacturing costs as assigned by leadershipSupport activities related to developing and maintaining a Quality Management System that is both ISO 9001 14001 certifiedSupport and ensure the identification of root cause and corrective actions related to customer claims and ensure they are adequately documented and sharedMaintain SAP master data related to inspection plans, specifications, and related activities to ensure accuracy and consistency with approved division specification documentsMaintain and Update quality documentation, including retrieval, access, control, and distribution for approvalsGenerate and distribute quality management reports that provide information and analysis related to customer complaints and other operating metrics as requested by business leaders.Conduct quality related audits (e.g. inspection plans documented in SAP vs. official documents, plant compliance and supplier compliance to specifications) as assigned by leadershipFacilitate resolutions between plants and customer service when discrepancies are identified that relate to plant assignments of customer claimsIdentify opportunities and implement solutions that improve productivity (e.g. automation) related to repetitive activities involving quality reportingSupport engineering drawing reviews and oversee first article inspections for new parts and processes.Facilitate periodic calibration for precision measurement equipmentMay be required to perform other related duties as assignedWhat You Bring To The TeamBachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a high-volume manufacturing environmentStrong data analytics and interpretation abilitiesProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MinitabAbility to understand blueprints, machining symbols and geometric dimensionsSolid ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing prioritiesSolid research skills including understanding of technical information, statistical interpretation, and the ability to translate and communicate such information to othersFamiliarity with Quality related functions, quality systems and auditingSolid collaboration skills — will interact with operations, tech service, sales, marketing, and IT personnelSolid problem-solving skillsSolid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExperience in SAP preferredExperience with ISO9001:2008 preferredAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externallyMinimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)