TITLE: Quality Engineer
SUPERVISOR: Quality Manager
General Summary: Support all Quality Assurance initiatives using quality planning, problem solving, RMA evaluation, reporting, manufacturing process improvements and corrective/preventative actions.
•Support the Quality Management System (ISO9001), document creation & control, auditing, quality reject investigation & reporting, and project assignments
•Provide Quality Management, Manufacturing, and Sales with problem resolution and general support
•Respond to customer complaints RMAs, requests, and corrective actions
•Lead and review the approval of PPAPs
•Knowledge of quality planning (FEMAs, Control Plans, Flowcharts, APQP, etc.)
•Accurately measure parts using CMM, micrometers, hand gages, or other precision instruments to perform first piece or in process inspections.
•Apply statistical techniques to troubleshoot and preform technical evaluations such as capability, capacity, and gage R&R studies
•Guide, instruct, and monitor others in inspection or other manufacturing areas, as directed by the Quality Manager
•Participate in or conduct quality training
•Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier quality
•Identify concerns or issues related to the key quality metrics; Drive improvement for reductions in Defective Parts per Million (DPPM), scrap, and cost of poor quality
•Monitor Calibration dates and calibrate or schedule calibration accordingly
•Lead or participate in 5S and Lean projects
•Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Education/Experience:
•Minimum of 3 years manufacturing or quality engineering experience
•Ability to to program a CMM, and PC-DMIS
•Basic knowledge in the application of inspection and test equipment
•Read and interpret blueprints that include Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
•Effective written and verbal communication to include technical writing with the ability to read/understand/apply written instructions, procedures, and technical standards.
•Experience with Minitab preferred.
•Ability to lead or support projects and response teams, lean and six sigma, RCA (root cause), and 8D.
•Thorough and meticulous work habits showing a positive attitude, and a high degree of initiative.
•Strong communication skills and follow-up for customer interaction
•Willing to work in both the office and the shop floor
•This position will require travel to the corporate office in Milwaukee
Job Type: Full-time
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person