Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support plants with statistical methods (e.g. SPC, DOE, capability studies) and execution of improvement projects
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) activities, such as performing process audits, update SOPs, revise FMEAs and Control Plans
• Assist plant with yield improvement projects and various training requirements
• Facilitate or participate on improvement teams directed at resolving repetitive or complex problems.
• Support plant improvement efforts, as needed (e.g. improve QMS, documentation, problem-solving capabilities)
• Utilizing a process approach, evaluate existing practices and conduct gap analyses against international quality system standards and existing procedures; develop and propose modifications to close the gaps
• Facilitate statistical process method training for plant personnel; become an SME of the plant SPC system
• Validate process and product changes to ensure desired results are achieved and sustainable
• Assess measurement systems to ensure process robustness and develop improvement plans where needed
• Disposition non-conforming product and achieve plant PPM targets
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in science or engineering discipline, other degrees are acceptable with 3-5 years of QA, engineering, or relevant manufacturing experience
• ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE certification or willingness to achieve certification within two years
• Experience in ISO certified or regulated workplace a plus
• Steel container manufacturing or stamping experience a plus
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Minitab, ERP systems, Power BI, etc.…)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to train others
• Knowledge of statistical and qualitative analysis
• Expertise in process improvement principles and a structured approach to problem solving
• Action oriented with a strong ability and desire to enact effective change

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently
• Influence without authority
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail – right-first-time approach
• Results-oriented
• Innovative
• Persistent
• Honest