Quality Engineer

Company: Jobot
Location: Port Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Quality Engineer needed for premier provider of custom parts, specializing in rubber, plastics, and urethane production!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colin CallahanAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button
and sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per yearA bit about us:Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin, we are a premier provider of custom parts, specializing in rubber, plastics, and urethane production. We excel in product design and development, creating custom compounds tailored to specific applications and environments, ensuring superior product quality and on-time deliveries. Our commitment to our employees and community, along with our holistic approach to customer satisfaction, makes us an ideal partner for businesses seeking reliability and innovative solutions in manufacturing!Why join us?1. Strong compensation and benefits2. Amazing team, work environment, and company culture3. Great vertical mobility and career growth potential!Job DetailsWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced QA Engineer to join our team! The QA Engineer will serve as a leader and technical resource in the Quality department for part inspection, measuring, managing supplier quality responsibilities, conducting experiments, and monitoring data trends. Will also conduct audits, perform root cause analyses, and drive quality/process improvement opportunities.Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing Quality Assurance.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001-2015, Internal and third-party (registrar) auditing.
• Working knowledge of PPAP documentation, SPC, control plans, gage R&R studies, and other common manufacturing quality tools
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, determining appropriate inspection techniques, and using measuring equipment, including a vision system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel.Nice to Haves:
  • Green or Black belt.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Associate degree in Quality or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or other technical field with (3) years' experience in Quality AssuranceKey ResponsibilitiesPPAP/ISIR Package Owner:
    • Collaborates with Engineering PM and Quality Technicians to complete domestic and foreign distribution PPAP packages.
    • Prepares and completes Part Submission Warrants (PSW), PFMEA, Control Plan, Material Certification, Dimensional Inspection Data, Gage R&R, and other PPAP -elements.
    • Understands part drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
    • Oversees the measurement of parts using various equipment, and works with Quality Technicians to complete dimensional data requirements.
    • Works directly with customers to ensure their expectations are met.
    • Consults with Project Manager, Engineering, and Quality Manager on non-conformances.
    • Communicates inspection results, approvals, and customer feedback promptly.Oversee Quality Assurance Technicians:
      • Guides their quality initiatives and interprets data they gather.ISO Coordinator:
        • Leads and completes internal audits with support from internal auditors.
        • Leads and completes third-party registrar audits.
        • Manages corrective actions as needed.
        • Plans and implements continuous improvement initiatives for ISO QMS.
        • Coordinates training of internal auditors.
        • Assist in Supplier Quality Engineering Opportunities.Lead/Assist in Cross-Functional Teams:Conducts root cause analysis for corrective actions.Quality Lab Vision System Owner:
          • Acts as the lead operator, mentors, and provides guidance for quality technicians in general use, capabilities, and equipment maintenance.
          • Assists in RGAs, Customer Complaints, and Corrective Actions.Oversee and Initiate SPC Opportunities:
            • Ensures customer requirements are met.Establish Inspection and Test Methods:
              • Develops methods for receiving inserts and manufacturing products as needed.
              • QA Representative in New Products and New Product Review Meetings.Serve as QA Representative in Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement Projects:
                • May lead these projects.
                • Help Train Quality Personnel and Other Stakeholders:
                • Instructs on customer quality expectations, inspection methods, proper gage use, and blueprint reading.Audit Operators:
                  • Ensures procedures and work instructions are followed.
                  • Assists in Customer Audits.Support and Back Up Quality Manager and Other Quality Assurance Personnel:
                    • Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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