Quality Engineer

About the Role

The Quality Engineer role is based within the manufacturing facility and is responsible for maintaining total quality and training for multiple product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing internal and external quality data for assigned product groups.
• Using external quality data to drive product/process improvements for equipment reliability.
• Using internal quality data to direct focus for improving production efficiency and product quality.
• Working collaboratively with plant engineers and line technicians to improve production processes, ensuring quality is built into the product and increasing output.
• Spending the majority of the day on the production floor, auditing processes and products, implementing quality assurance/quality control processes, and supporting assigned product groups.
• Working with the Quality Manager to develop and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Spending 95% of the workday on the manufacturing floor implementing quality solutions and working on major projects.
• Accepting total responsibility for product quality, including procured and in-house parts, assembly process, functional testing, and packaging of finished product.
• Maintaining a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen.
• Performing quality audits, quality admin inspections, and supporting staff with quality-related questions.
• Organizing and presenting audit findings in a measurable manner to obtain deliverables and initiate corrective actions.
• Reviewing manufacturing and quality instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve product build quality.
• Working with the Quality Manager to manage the QMS for third-party audit organizations.
• Reporting directly to the Quality Manager for your facility.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred.
• Must enjoy hands-on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience needed.
• AutoCAD or similar software is a must.
• Multi-tasking, problem solving, and strong communication skills are a must.
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-10 years of experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time.
• Required to use a ladder, forklift, or other means to acquire parts for product assembly.
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65k-$90k base, negotiable dependent on experience.
• Additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.