Engineer, Quality

Tpi Composites • Newton, IA

75d

About The Position

The position involves supporting the implementation and maintenance of an ISO-based quality system, including conducting internal audits. The role requires leading inspection efforts on new products, particularly during the ramp-up phase, and transitioning towards process and product auditing as production rates increase. Responsibilities include preparing and revising quality plans, inspection checklists, quality instructions, and forms, as well as training inspectors and production operators in basic measurement and inspection tasks. The individual will create and implement metrics and charts for tracking key product and process data, establish receiving inspection requirements, and oversee inspections while maintaining material certification and receiving inspection records. Collaboration with Purchasing is essential for handling supplier evaluations and non-conformances, and the role includes conducting qualification activities for new tooling and parts. The individual will identify and investigate non-conformances, driving to root cause and playing an active role in continuous improvement initiatives. Additional duties include conducting and coordinating various product tests, writing and revising documents related to quality, and supporting Engineering Change Request implementation and configuration management. Other duties and special projects may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing-related Engineering required.
• ASQ certification is a plus.
• Training and experience in field of quality, such as ISO 9001, SPC, Metrology and Internal Auditing preferred.
• Composites or injection molding experience 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

• ISO Lead Auditor training.

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; 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.
• Writes/revises documents required for quality related items.
• Supports Engineering Change Request implementation and configuration management.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree