Quality Engineer

Shift:1st shift

City:Solon

Swagelok Northeast Ohio USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality Integrity Respect for the Individual Customer Focus Innovation and Continuous Improvement which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space down to the bottom of the ocean and everywhere in same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skillsyoull thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope youll consider joining our team.

Performs multiple assignments of moderate to complex scope with guidance from supervisor and other technical experts. Evaluates selects and applies standard quality engineering techniques procedures and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Assignments have a clear and specific objective. Provides training of manufacturing personnel to convey quality requirements and methods. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of quality plans and quality specifications for new and existing products.

• Develop and implement product quality assurance plans and specifications.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process control plans for designated products.
• Collect and assess statistical capability data to ensure compliance of products processes and measurement systems to stated quality goals and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Assess compliance of control plans to state quality goals and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Design and acquire gauges measurement systems and data collection systems.
• Provide training in product quality requirements process control tools statistical methods gage design and problem solving to appropriate personnel.
• Issue or modify quality related documents via DCN system.
• Provide feedback and approval of documents including but not limited to technical bulletins test procedures test data analyses preliminary catalog information manufacturing drawings.
• Conduct and report the results of internal process audits.
• Complete periodic reporting of project status as required.
• Drive process improvements to reduce the risk of external escapes. Engage production to proactively identify quality risks and drive improvements
• Assist in development of Service group product family plans.
• Lead and/or participate in PQP events. This includes defining customer requirements completing SDAs completing process analyses conducting process and gage studies and conducting DMAs.
• Train others in the use of PQP toolbox.
• Work with support groups to develop improved gauging methods improve machine capability and adjust product requirements.
• Work with Project and Manufacturing personnel to ensure the smooth implementation of process development work into Value Stream operations.
• Attending PQP CoP meetings.
• Communicates progress through management updates and team meetings.
• Act as a resource to evaluate nonconforming material conditions and provide approval recommendation.
• Assess key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and initiate disciplined problem solving.
• Follow-up on corrective action responses and ensure implementation of appropriate problem resolution methods and verify effectiveness.
• Assist internal suppliers as necessary to resolve production problems.
• Evaluate customer requests for information (e.g. capability studies state of compliance to potential customer specifications) and prepare formal responses.
• Coordinate and analyze gauge R&Rs.
• Design and analyze component capability study information on new processes or quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in department meetings to provide input into the design and implementation of product quality planning systems and procedures.
• Review testing parameters and process sample size calculations for appropriate functional requirements.
• Assist internal and external suppliers as necessary to resolve production problems.
• Provide reliability analysis and Weibull data calculations for project and product related issues.
• Provide input into project contracts.
• Develop and execute measurement systems for new products. Includes the coordination and analysis of gauge R&Rs.
• Design and analyze component capability study information.
• Complete necessary documentation to qualify appropriate suppliers as Ship-to-Stock.
• Responsible for entire validation phase of new product development.

Required:

• Four-year degree in Technical Field
• Maintains on-going education in related areas
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing process design and development quality planning and/or quality control supervision
• 6-12 months ISO/QS9000 implementation and/or auditing
• ISO 9000 awareness
• Ability to solve moderate to complex problems and complete multiple projects uses advanced problem-solving methods to make decisions
• Applies proven technology independently
• Strong oral and written communication including presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong computer skills; including data evaluation and statistical process analysis skills
• Excellent time management skills

Preferred:

• BS in Engineering or Quality-related field
• Advanced (DOE Six Sigma) problem-solving experience

• Service Orientation
• Organizational Awareness
• Influence
• Transparency
• Adaptability
• Self-Confidence
• Optimism
• Conflict Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accurate Self-Assessment

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness compensation retirement planning and supplemental rewards.

To apply:

1. Click Apply Now to the role of interest upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race ethnicity creed color religion sex pregnancy pregnancy-related medical conditions age national origin or ancestry disability genetic information veteran/military status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without any advanced notice for any reason or no reason.