Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer III

CoorsTek, Inc. • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer III Responsible for all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of quality systems and process design, including the creation and management of documentation and support drawings. Apply established quality engineering principles and best practices to drive operational excellence. Serve as an individual contributor who is recognized as a technical expert across multiple markets and technical disciplines. Provide significant and positive business impact to CoorsTek by introducing new ideas and solutions to further the company’s profitability through expansion of the company’s CORE quality portfolio. Advise teams and factories as a subject matter expert for resolving process upsets and driving new process implementation. Independently represent CoorsTek with customers on technical matters across multiple markets and CoorsTek product offerings. Mentor early- and mid-career quality engineers through one on one interactions, lectures, seminars, and classes. Provide expert technical evaluation of external quality technologies, including advice to Senior Management with regard to development of quality engineering, business processes, quality business systems, and/or key customer quality relationships. Advise management in the creation of quality roadmaps to capture new business opportunities, as well as develop the long term global strategy. Choose and execute exploratory projects to develop innovative solutions for the company. Apply accepted quality engineering principles, complete assigned tasks efficiently under minimal supervision; confer with other technical personnel on complex matters, specific assignment objectives, points of emphasis, reference and information sources, and possible solutions as needed. Interpret customer and company technical drawings for sales and manufacturing departments to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with quality specifications; suggest modifications to improve the manufacturing process. Develop and maintain complete and accurate written records (i.e. first article report and process documentation), for new products and/or processes, or improvements to existing product and/or processes Coordinate projects and quality engineering efforts across multiple product categories, processes, or sites as needed. Interact with customers and suppliers to clarify points, research material, and investigate improvements, to current and future processes. Function in conjunction with sales personnel. Interact directly with customers in the development of new products to communicate capabilities while providing solutions, in response to customer request of current production issues. Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of quality engineering work as a part of a major project, or in a total project of moderate scope. Work on assignments that routinely include QMS design and development, Structured Problem Solving, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparation and other activities requiring knowledge of accepted engineering principles, practices, and techniques. Provide training/cross-training in Structured Problem Solving, SPC, PCS, equipment, software, and process operations. Supervise lower level engineers or technicians via matrix as a direct supervisor or in a defined project environment. Assist and/or perform in any and all areas as assigned. Work any and all shifts/days as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, or related Physical Science, or Engineering, with 10 years relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Engineering, business, or related Physical Science with 7 years relevant experience; or PhD in Materials Science, related Physical Science, or Engineering with 5 years relevant experience.
• Possess ability to perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as intermediate math and computer skills.
• Proficiency in specific job-related software, and understanding of computer programs, applications, and databases.
• Proficiency in technical drawing interpretation.
• Understand manufacturing/quality techniques and possess thorough knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques.
• Possess skills with Quality Management Systems, Quality Engineering (ASQ certification preferred), and project management.
• Possess detailed understanding of machining processes and associated manufacturing technologies.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent listening skills necessary.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of quality systems and process design, including the creation and management of documentation and support drawings.
• Apply established quality engineering principles and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Serve as an individual contributor who is recognized as a technical expert across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Provide significant and positive business impact to CoorsTek by introducing new ideas and solutions to further the company’s profitability through expansion of the company’s CORE quality portfolio.
• Advise teams and factories as a subject matter expert for resolving process upsets and driving new process implementation.
• Independently represent CoorsTek with customers on technical matters across multiple markets and CoorsTek product offerings.
• Mentor early- and mid-career quality engineers through one on one interactions, lectures, seminars, and classes.
• Provide expert technical evaluation of external quality technologies, including advice to Senior Management with regard to development of quality engineering, business processes, quality business systems, and/or key customer quality relationships.
• Advise management in the creation of quality roadmaps to capture new business opportunities, as well as develop the long term global strategy.
• Choose and execute exploratory projects to develop innovative solutions for the company.
• Apply accepted quality engineering principles, complete assigned tasks efficiently under minimal supervision; confer with other technical personnel on complex matters, specific assignment objectives, points of emphasis, reference and information sources, and possible solutions as needed.
• Interpret customer and company technical drawings for sales and manufacturing departments to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with quality specifications; suggest modifications to improve the manufacturing process.
• Develop and maintain complete and accurate written records (i.e. first article report and process documentation), for new products and/or processes, or improvements to existing product and/or processes
• Coordinate projects and quality engineering efforts across multiple product categories, processes, or sites as needed.
• Interact with customers and suppliers to clarify points, research material, and investigate improvements, to current and future processes.
• Function in conjunction with sales personnel.
• Interact directly with customers in the development of new products to communicate capabilities while providing solutions, in response to customer request of current production issues.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of quality engineering work as a part of a major project, or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Work on assignments that routinely include QMS design and development, Structured Problem Solving, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparation and other activities requiring knowledge of accepted engineering principles, practices, and techniques.
• Provide training/cross-training in Structured Problem Solving, SPC, PCS, equipment, software, and process operations.
• Supervise lower level engineers or technicians via matrix as a direct supervisor or in a defined project environment.
• Assist and/or perform in any and all areas as assigned.
• Work any and all shifts/days as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level