expectations, and quickly and effectively takes action when non-conformance is found.
The Quality Engineer performs programming functions for equipment, and ensures that documented practices meet the true interpretation of Quality Management System standards.
The Quality Engineer manages day-to-day quality control inspection operations and work flow to maintain maximum efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned. Collaborates with customers’ quality and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design. Makes recommendations to modify customer part specifications
and tolerances as necessary to support cost effective production. Solves complex programming problems with Coordinated Machine Measurement (CMM), Vision systems.
Runs and programs CMM inspection equipment using CATIA or PC-DMIS software. Reads and interprets drawings and blueprints with GD&T dimensioning and specifications. Provides engineering support to the quality department ensuring consistent application of quality techniques. Determines when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Reviews and analyzes results. Recommends changes to processes based upon findings and performs follow-up to verify effectiveness. Participates in the Product
Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and startup.
Facilitates and promotes use of appropriate problem solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action. Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Ability to read and interpret drawing/blueprints/schematics Ability to program complex inspection equipment (CMM, Vision Systems and Smart Copes) Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) 5-7 years’ experience in certified quality improvement in a manufacturing environment Previous Customer Quality Assurance experience Competencies : To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies (behaviors and qualities that enable one do something successfully and efficiently).
Problem Solving : Work alongside staff to resolve issues with product and customer service.
Revise plans or techniques as necessary to achieve optimum results. Partner with other department managers to resolve issues. Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims. Detects flaws, inconsistencies, and seeks the root-causes of problems. Teamwork : Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. Understands one’s role on the team, helps team members in need or asks for assistance when needed. Interpersonal Skills: Enthusiastic, naturally social and persuasive. Establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships.
Resilient and persistent. Must be able to work and collaborate with colleagues, be “hands-on” and be able to handle multiple tasks in a multi corporation environment. Communication Skills: Engaging in effective communication verbally and in writing. Presents information clearly and in an organized manner. Adjusts vocabulary and formality according to audience and purpose. Mathematical Reasoning : Performing computations and solving mathematical problems. The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work processes, and final work products and selects critical details to focus on.
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires. Adjusts quickly to changes, versatile in shifting roles, welcomes new or unfamiliar situations. Ethics: Keeps commitments; works with integrity. Presents company image and professionalism at all times. Self-Management: Shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions. Knows and adheres to all safety practices of the trade and workplace.
Mechanical Knowledge: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Initiative: Identifying immediate action needed, considering current practices with a mindset of continuous growth, demonstrating initiative to generate improvements by taking action, developing new methods to foster positive outcomes. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The qualifications listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions below. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply reasonable understanding to carry out detailed instructions and solve problems involving different variables. Physical Demands (Office and Warehouse/Machine Shop): The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to type, use telephonic devices, and view data on computer screens. The employee is occasionally required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment (Office and Warehouse/Machine Shop): The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to office equipment and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.
