Sr Quality Engineer

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing processing and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power automotive ammunition coinage construction materials refrigeration electronics and many other industries. To us metal is more than material.

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Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company we benefit daily from our employees knowledge and our cultural vision we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safetyambitionoptimismreliabilityownershipdiversity &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Sr. Quality Engineer.The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for improving production processes and the quality of the material to manufacture copper and stainless steel-alloy strips cost effectively.. This role is located in Waterbury CT and will be fully on-site. While this role is local occasional travel to other locations will be required (15-25% travel).

Base Salary Range: $100000.00 - $115000.00 per year.

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience industry knowledge technical skills education qualifications etc.

Sr. Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Implement companys quality policy and procedures for laboratory personnel utilizing the Quality Management System.
• Accept/reject base stock material based upon conformity or non-conformity to purchasing material specifications.
• Change processing routers as needed to accommodate available resources. (I think the process engineer does routers)
• Authorize rework of non-conforming material to meet customer specifications.
• Reject material on the shop floor if it is non-conforming and initiate remakes.
• Authorize material return from the customers .
• Strong adherence to Wieland Safety Culture
• Develop quality steps for new and existing products.
• Assist with management of ISO 9000 quality systemand internal auditor of the ISO 9000 quality management system.
• Perform internal and process audits as required by our ISO 9001 certification
• Help organize and manage management review meetingsfor quality management system
• Assistsin all quality audit functions from both customers and outside surveillance audits.
• Review mechanical properties of processed material to meet customer specifications and make processing changes as needed.
• Evaluate non-conformance of in-process material anddeterminematerial disposition for rework reject or remake.
• Support Sales and Technical Service needs as related to customer expectations including dimensional layouts and capability studies and root cause investigation.
• Evaluate customer complaintsand rejections.
• Determinedisposition of returned material.
• Assist with administering calibration system
• Assistmanufacturing with proceduresprocessingand material issues.
• Conduct experiments to develop processing parameters for new items or new alloys and also to evaluate the cause of non-conformance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monitor and track process variables for Continuous Improvement of mechanical properties

Sr. Quality Engineer Qualifications:

• Associate orbachelors degree in engineering or science (preferred).
• 4-7 years experience in a quality engineering role or similar work experience equivalent.
• Familiar with ASTM standards for copper base and Stainless Steel and able to interpret standard.
• Familiar with SAP ERP system (preferred)
• Experience in themetalsprocessing industry for copper-baseandstainless-steelalloys - preferred.
• Understanding of metalsprocessing equipment such as rolling mills annealing furnaces leveling linesslittingequipment andtheir capabilities (preferred).
• Ability tounderstandmetallurgical properties within the various metal systems
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001 TS 16949 standards (internal auditor certification)
• Effective Root Cause analysis skills
• Familiarity with SPC PPAP APQP FMEA Control Plans and Quality Improvement Techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate to customers theirneedsand their requirements
• Certified SixSigma- Minimum yellow belt preferred
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Work Environment is a Manufacturing facility with a Laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and handle confidential information.
• Basic Understanding of Electroplating of metal strip products (preferred)

Joining Wielands team gives you

• Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9000 employees worldwide and 40 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.