Quality Engineering
Permanent On-site | Kalamazoo, MI
Description
Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of all quality related processes and documentation for new program development and current sustainment business.
- Direct involvement in manufacturing process development and continuous improvement as to meet or exceed the company’s quality metrics and process metrics for current and new business.
- Review, analysis, and resolution of customer/internal/supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Development and implementation of preventative actions and continuous improvements within the manufacturing and quality areas.
- Control of the non-conformance area (inventory, disposition, and associated costs)
- Purchase, management and review of gage equipment, certifications and calibrations. Including programing CMM or other coordinate measurement equipment.
- Ensure the Gage calibration log is complete and up to date.
- Coordinate with the quality inspector for the daily inspection, measurement, test, and approval of all components, product, process and use of quality metrics to ensure quality targets are met.
- Communicate and coordinate with management, administrative, operations, quality, and engineering departments.
- Daily use of quality management system software and SPC systems.
- Participate in conducting supplier and internal system and process audits.
- Additional duties as requested by management.
Qualifications
- Engineering bachelor’s degree, with technical and mathematical focus preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a quality department in an ISO registered environment.
- High volume workload requires conscientious attitude with accuracy and attention to detail.
- ISO 9001 (ISO 13485 a plus).
- Process capability and effect on processes, production, equipment, and assembly).
- Problem solving methods (5Y, Fishbone, 8D, etc.).
- Ability to be self-managed and directed from a satellite operation.
- Six Sigma certifications a plus (green belt of higher).
- Proficient in with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, power point).
- Good communication skills (oral, written, technical).
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed.
- Customer focus and continuous improvement approach.
- Experience with machining, fabrication, and assembly operations a plus.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and lift minimum 40 pounds.
- The position will require some travel (USA and Canada).
