Quality Engineer

Department:

Quality

Location:

Plainville, CT

Job Summary:

The quality engineer analyzes manufacturing processes for improvement using various methods of testing and inspection. They ensure the quality of the parts produced meet customer expectations; quickly and effectively take action when non-conformances are found. Maintain the most recent interpretations of the quality system requirements and therefore ensure that documented practices meet the true interpretation of the quality management system standards.

Essential Job Function:

• Customer Quality Interface - Capable of working through customer, design and process requirements to ensure customer specification is met
• Regularly reviews customer requirements and communicates changes to the appropriate parties in the business
• Oversees customer returns, customer corrective actions, and internal corrective actions
• Drives timely completion of corrective actions, internal and external
• Capable to respond with structured problem solving methods to internal and external complaints
• Prioritize Product Safety / Customer complaints quality issues to assign corrective actions
• Prepares and provides the Quality Manager with statistical data on above functions:
  - Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations
  - Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes
  - Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence
• Monitors and supports customer PPAP completion as required to support supply base changes, new product launches and manufacturing changes
• Supports NPD / APQP activities and new tooling capabilities (C-QSP-009/015)
• Administrates ECO notifications to production / suppliers
• Issues SCARs or NCRs for production floor issues
• Supports production needs (locally and globally)
• Document and/or review all procedures and processes:
  - Process audits
  - Internal Quality audits
  - Responsible for Quality system maintenance
• Continuous improvement:
  - Coordination and driver of continuous improvement program
  - Preventative maintenance

Recommended Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Experience and sound knowledge of Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) modules, including: PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, preferred
• Possesses working knowledge of audit methodologies, i.e., process/product audits, walk the control plan, system audits, etc.
• Formal corrective action analysis and problem solving tools utilizing six-sigma tools and 8D principles
• Ability to read drawings and schematics
• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, CQM), a plus
• Strong Knowledge of quality engineering principles
• ISO 9001/IATF16949 Auditor (formal training)
• Working knowledge of Statistics, Minitab and DOE (formal training)
• Minimum 3 years experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing is preferred
• Minimum 3 years in quality system maintenance
• Excellent computer skills (Including, but not limited to: Windows, Office, Visio, Project Manager, Internet)
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Good ISO/TS/IATF quality system knowledge
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively with a team
• Customer specific requirements pertaining to their job function


Posted Tuesday, July 17, 2018

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