Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerThe Quality Engineer is responsible for analyzing trends, determining underlying causes to systemic quality deficiencies, and leading improvement projects. Responsibilities also include creating process metrics, coordinating major production approval deliverables, and conducting internal audits.Job Responsibilities:Coordinates with customers on quality concerns, reports, improvement projects, etc.Leads corrective actions using formal methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why and fishbone analysisAnalyzes system data to determine major contributors to poor performing processesProactively determines possible failure modes in the manufacturing process and suggests steps for preventive actionEvaluates project performance while the project is active and upon project completionLeads cross functional teams in developing and improving systemsCoordinates and creates PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan, and Capability Studies for customer deliverables and to improve manufacturing processesCompiles PPAPs (Productive Part Approval Process), defect containment, and root cause analysisAnalyze production and supplier nonconformance data to determine causeAnalysis customer returns to determine underlying root causesImproves QMS documents including procedures, forms, work instructionsCollaborate with external suppliers, product engineering, process engineering, maintenance, purchasing, and operations to resolve issues or non-conformances with product and processes.Lead in vendor surveillance and on-site assessments of purchased materials and processes.Responsible for issuing, tracking, verifying root cause solutions, and closing supplier corrective actions.Must be a team player as measured by his/her peersPerforms other related duties assignedQualifications and Skills:Required:3-6 years of progressive Quality Assurance experienceRelevant industry experienceAssociate or bachelor's degreeDesired:Bachelor's degree in a technical fieldLean Six Sigma Green BeltPhysical Requirements:Sitting/Standing/WalkingApproximately 75% is spent seated at a desk, working on the telephone or at a computer terminalApproximately 25% is spent bending, squatting, standing, or moving about the work area, including in manufacturing environmentsSpeaking/HearingAbility to speak, read and write English fluentlyClear diction, correct grammar and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employeesVisionCorrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens, read reports and responding to correspondence and emailsWorking conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work