Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:    

Under the general supervision of the Quality Manager.  Responsible for assuring implementation of current quality systems, particularly SPC and 8-D problem resolution, recommending improvements and assisting in the implementation of new systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conducts plant internal quality systems audits.

Maintains the plant quality preventive and corrective action and documentation system.

Develops, tests effectiveness, and administers of quality assurance control and information systems, particularly in the areas of SPC and problem resolution.

Assists in the implementation of corporate and plant quality policies and procedures.

Instructs and assists plant personnel in SPC and 8-D procedures.

Participates in AQP activities with corporate, plant, and customers.

Initiates, reviews and completes FMEA's and control plans, as required.

Interfaces with customers and suppliers on new product launch and problem situations, as required.                              

Analyzes all quality information (M.O.S., C.O.Q., SPC, etc.), prepares summaries and reports to management.

Prepares P.P.A.P.'s

Provides technical guidance on DOE's, SPC and 8D preparation and assists other departments in problem resolution.  Prepares and maintains documentation to support Quality System requirements.

Prepares for and participates in customer surveys.

Interfaces with internal customers to provide knowledge, feedback and training as needed.

Travels to tool shops, suppliers and customers when required.

Performs other essential functions as required.

Has the authority to stop production when quality issues arise.

Has the authority to disposition product.

Updates, distributes and controls master parts list.

Controls the production process book documentation.

Requirements Computer literate. Good written & verbal skills. Good analytical skills. Good organizational & problem solving skills and people oriented. Prefer four year degree. Prefer ASQC certification (CQE, CQA or CRE) or four to six years experience & training; or equivalent combination of education & experience preferred. Three years experience in a decision making technical, professional or management position preferred. Working knowledge of applying statistical methods to industrial situations preferred.