drjobs Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Employer Active

1 Vacancy
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Valid email field required
Send jobs
Send me jobs like this
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required
Send jobs
Job Location drjobs

Elizabethtown, KY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

drjobs

Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Reporting to the Site Quality Manager this role is responsible for maintaining internal and external quality within the assigned area of responsibility (cells value streams). While primarily focused on internal product quality the Quality Engineer also supports new product development by owning qualityrelated project tasks and managing projects up to series release. This position organizes and conducts internal process and product audits driving continuous improvements in product quality and quality management standards. Additionally it tracks and manages supplier quality to ensure compliance and performance.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Generate and report quality KPIs (both internal and external).
  • Plan and execute internal process and product audits.
  • Define and implement corrective actions from internal audits ensuring timely resolution.
  • Manage and conduct external audits as required.
  • Represent quality management interests in project teams.
  • Develop and maintain quality plans for both existing and new products in collaboration with operations and project teams.
  • Participate in the creation of qualification test matrices for product launches.
  • Lead or support pilot runs and follow up on resulting action items.
  • Oversee product releases and serial releases including PAPP submissions when requested by customers.
  • Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve quality issues including customer callbacks supplier reclamations and significant production concerns.
  • Plan and conduct inprocess quality control tests aligning actions with operations leadership and ensuring followup.
  • Validate and approve supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs).
  • Diagnose customer reclamations define corrective actions and manage reporting using structured formats such as 8D reports.
  • Validate and maintain testing equipment in collaboration with the Industrial Engineering team.
  • Supervise Quality Technicians managing their schedules performance and professional development.
  • Assist Supply Chain in developing and executing processes for qualifying new suppliers and managing highrisk suppliers.
  • Contribute to the development of DFMEA and PFMEA for manufacturing processes and new products.
  • Provide quality leadership within manufacturing to ensure customer expectations and quality standards are met.
  • Develop and support APQP and ISIR processes for manufacturing.
  • Assist in completing and closing product nonconformance reports.
  • Document root cause analyses and corrective actions for customer complaints involving supplier nonconformances.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S. degree in a technical discipline; an engineering degree from a fouryear university is preferred.

Required Experience

  • 35 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong complex problemsolving skills.
  • Experience managing technical personnel and overseeing complex activities.

Desired Experience

  • 35 years of experience in quality engineering or a closely related field.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and related processes.
  • Ability to simplify complex information and prepare executive summaries.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate workload.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Lean Manufacturing experience is required.

Personal Trait Profile:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks work under pressure and meet changing deadlines while delivering highquality results.
  • Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and convey complex technical instructions.
  • Effective team player with strong collaboration skills across peers and leadership.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.


Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Engineering

About Company

Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.