Quality Engineer

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for product quality planning, evaluation, and control, working cross-functionally to ensure regulatory and QMS compliance. This role focuses on developing inspection plans for new product development, leading root cause investigations for non-conformances. They will mentor junior staff, analyze quality metrics, and lead corrective/preventative actions to minimize risks and ensure product integrity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the Quality Manager with the monitoring and maintenance of ISO9001 Quality system.

- Participation in advanced product planning program (APQP) for new/revised product.

- Conducting capability analysis to determine acceptable process controls or what is necessary to achieve it.

- Assembly of PPAP documents and verification of accuracy in our submission process.

- Documenting and administration of the root cause and corrective action process.

- Leading and/or participating in (multiple) continuous improvement activities with clear objectives and timeline for completion.

- Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) process for review of root cause and disposition of non-conforming materials.

- Participate in document control process with direction from Quality Manager.

- Participate in the internal auditing process to ensure safety, quality and environmental system requirements are conforming on an ongoing basis.

- Conform to all Wayne Metals, LLC environmental policies, programs, and procedures.

- Compliance of safety policies and procedures for all State and Federal regulations.

- Report any safety or environmental concerns to a supervisor, compliance coordinator, or the operations manager.

- Conform to all State of Indiana laws and regulations.

- Assist the quality manager with the auditing of the supply base for conformance to ISO standards.

- Customer and internal corrective action(s) completed to the customer’s timeline(s).

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum associate degree in related field preferred or a minimum 5 years in a manufacturing work environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- An attitude and personality that promotes teamwork.

- Strong communications, leadership, and motivational skills.

- Knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001 and supporting documents.

- Ability to meet project deadlines and prioritize workload.

- Project Management.

- Understanding of GD&T tolerancing.

- Organizational skills.

- Detail oriented.

- Measurement systems analysis.

- Problem-solving processes.

- Physical demands include walking, bending, sitting, lifting up to 40 LBS.