Quality Engineer
Captiveaire - Region 114 Western PA
West Union, IA0–10 yrs54m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Quality Engineer role is 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 to further aid equipment reliability.
- Using internal quality data to give direction on where to spend time for improving production efficiency and product quality.
- Working collaboratively with plant engineers and line technicians to improve production processes to have quality built into the product and increase 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.
- Developing and implementing quality assurance and quality control procedures with the Quality Manager.
- 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 a focus on Kaizen (small change for the better).
- Performing quality audits, quality admin inspections, and supporting staff with any 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.
- Managing the QMS for third-party audit organizations with the Quality Manager.
- Reporting directly to the Quality Manager for the facility.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Electrical skills and experience
- AutoCAD or similar software
- Multi-tasking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills
- 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
- Must enjoy hands-on product exposure
- Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment
Qualifications
- 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum
- Internship/co-op experience is preferred