Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Allegion•Greenfield, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegion is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for their Greenfield, IN location. This role is crucial due to current and expected growth in volume and product offerings, as well as investment in new technologies. The quality engineer will provide support and improvement of internal manufacturing processes. They will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance quality and productivity targets through quality assurance planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Daily responsibilities include technical problem-solving, quality system implementation and auditing, new product launch management, and managing internal/external supplier corrective actions. This position reports to the site Quality Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required.
5-8 years of Quality Engineering experience of increasing responsibility in the areas of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, or related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing, in-plant experience.
Demonstrated program management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem-solving experience (including expertise with tools and processes such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.).
Use of standard measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, scale, height gage, etc.).
Knowledge and use of Polyworks software (or similar CMM/IMM software).
Lead auditor or competence within ISO-9001/TS-16949/AS 9100 quality systems.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and statistical software.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a matrix organization.
Active knowledge of high-volume manufacturing, assembly, and distribution.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Solves or directs efforts to solve complex product quality and process related problems.
Acts as the voice of the customer through new product development projects.
Recommends internal or vendor design, manufacturing, and quality control changes to improve quality and reliability.
Gathers and analyzes product and process data for reporting improvement items.
Develops and applies quality analysis tools for effective root cause analysis and corrective action methods.
Interacts with external suppliers, operations, manufacturing systems, design, marketing, customer care, and end users.
Develops and maintains quality-related documentation including process maps, PFMEA, control plans, standard operating procedures, etc.
Sets up, programs, and operates a laser scanning arm to verify components and assemblies.
May occasionally support end-user problem-solving visits.
Serves as a subject matter expert and internal auditor for ISO9001 based quality systems.
Interfaces on a regular basis with on-site and remote design/engineering functions.
Performs limited supervisor duties as projects dictate.
Performs other duties as assigned.