Quality Process Engineer

Altronic LLC provides innovative engineering and solutions for natural gas-fueled engines and manufactures high quality, high value, and reliable products. With approximately 200 employees, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in our products and services. This position is responsible for the Quality Management System within Altronic and reports to the Altronic Quality Manager. This position will oversee the ISO 9001 certification for Altronic including the maintenance of the Quality Management System. This includes internal/external audits, re-certifications, document control, AIAG standard documentation and more. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Purchasing, this role will aid in root cause analysis via data analysis for both internal and external issues to identify corrective/preventive actions and/or opportunities for improvement. The Quality Engineer will support a proactive approach focused on prevention of defects while also maintaining ISO 9001 certifications.

Responsibilities

- Lead and perform internal and external audits to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with ISO Standards and company policies

- CAPA Administrator

- Analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions to continuously improve quality and processes

- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to product quality, process performance, defects, and customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement

- Lead investigations into product defects or process failures, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions

- Ensure that products and processes comply with regulatory, safety, and internal quality standards (ISO, CSA)

- Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to implement quality controls and continuous improvement initiatives

- Provide training to internal teams on quality standard, procedures, and best practices

- Maintain document control and accurate records of inspection, procedures, manuals, and instructions

- Develop and implement CAPA plans to address non-conforming products or processes

- Contribute to Material Review Board meetings

- Conduct management review per ISO on an interval basis

- Maintain, improve, update Quality Management System

- Lead and maintain AIAG documentation for PPAP and APQP and others as needed

- Control Plan, PFMEA, Process Flow, Gauge R&R, etc.

- Report supplier defects to Supplier Quality Department

- Perform other duties as assigned

Technical Knowledge

- Effective problem-solving skills

- Working knowledge of ISO 9001

- Managing internal and external audits

- ISO 9001 or similar certification and recertification

- Working knowledge of Manufacturing Processes/Equipment (preferably in Electronics)

- AIAG Standard and processes such as PPAP and APQP

- Quality management Systems

- Corrective/Preventive Action

- Document Control

Experience And Essential Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology- preferably in electrical engineering

- 5+ years' Quality Engineering Experience- Ideally electronics manufacturing background

- Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems

- Excellent communication and reporting skills (both written and verbal) with external and internal parties, including customers.

- Must be organized and able to multi-task

- Strong computer skills including quality applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

- Experience with internal/external quality audits

- Strong communication skills with external parties, including customers.

Benefits

Embark on a dynamic career with opportunities for advancement at Altronic. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA options, disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off (vacation and sick days), parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions. Altronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace and utilizing E-verify for verification purposes. Take the first step in your professional journey with us!