Engineer, Quality

TPI Composites Inc • Newton, IA

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About The Position

Responsible for the support of the organization in overall Quality Improvement,
Corrective and Preventive Action / Root Cause resolution, new product
qualifications, and ISO systems support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, ASQ certification is a plus
• Training and experience in field of quality, such as ISO 9001, SPC, Metrology and Internal Auditing. GL certification highly desirable. ISO Lead Auditor is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
• Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understands principles of metrology and calibration.
• Capable of performing advanced math and statistical calculations.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office and Minitab.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Composites or injection molding experience a plus.
• ASQ certification is a plus
• GL certification highly desirable.
• ISO Lead Auditor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation and maintenance of ISO based quality system including internal audits.
• Leads inspection efforts on new products, supporting ramp-up with detailed inspections and shifting toward process/product auditing as product reaches production rates.
• Prepares and revises quality plans, inspection checklists, quality instructions and forms.
• Trains inspectors and production operators in basic measurement and inspection tasks.
• Creates and implements metrics/charts for tracking key product/process data.
• Establishes receiving inspection requirements, and carries out or oversees inspections. Maintains material certification and receiving inspection records.
• Works with Purchasing in handling of supplier evaluations and non-conformances.
• Conducts qualification activities for new tooling and parts.
• Identifies/investigates non-conformances and drives to root cause. Plays active role in continuous improvement.
• Conducts and/or coordinates various product tests.
• Write/revise documents required for quality related items.
• Supports Engineering Change Request implementation and configuration management.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• paid vacation plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees