Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Steffes•Grand Forks, ND

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite position. The primary role of the Manufacturing Quality Engineer is to provide support, guidance, and leadership related to quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvements with the objective for Steffes to be the company of choice. This includes, but is not limited to, the evaluation of procedures, processes, standards, and specifications. They work closely with customers, suppliers, and other departments to create, revise, maintain, and improve production and administrative systems pertaining to the quality of products and Steffes’ Quality Management System (QMS). The Quality Engineer may also serve as a technical resource or subject matter expert in their assigned areas.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline or equivalent, and/or years of experience.
Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
1+ years of related work experience preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Intermediate computer knowledge - Microsoft Word – Advanced; Microsoft Excel – Advanced; Microsoft PowerPoint – Intermediate; Microsoft Outlook – Basic
Intermediate 2D (AutoCAD) and/or 3D CAD (PTC Creo, Solidworks) experience, preferred.
Advanced math skills.
Communication skills (Develop written communications requiring grammar skills; interact with customers or suppliers on an explanatory basis; interact with groups of people and co-workers; use of telephones, public address system, and oral communication).
Spelling and reading skills (Basic instructional and technical information)
Self-driven, flexible/adaptable, and able to effectively manage time, priorities, and resources.
Willing to travel to other Steffes facilities, customers, or supplies, as required by business needs.
An acceptable combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
Intermediate 2D (AutoCAD) and/or 3D CAD (PTC Creo, Solidworks) experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads projects related to quality assurance, quality control, and/or quality improvement including project definition, selection, implementation, and reporting.
Provides advice, compiles data, reviews trends, and estimates costs and results of improvement projects.
Reads, understands, and communicates information pertaining to customer drawings, tolerances, specifications, etc.
Develop and maintain production acceptance criteria.
Conducts in-process, final, and receiving inspections as required.
Acts as a back-up to the facility Quality Technician(s).
Creates and documents inspection reports; including Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) and Production Part Acceptance Process (PPAPs).
Facilitate root cause analysis with key stakeholders and implement corrective actions in response to nonconformance reports.
Develop internal systems and tools to promote and monitor quality excellence for the products produced at the facility.
Create framework for calibration requirements of tools and devices which includes determining the appropriate intervals for verifications.
Advise on fixture design through dimensional verification.
Create and deliver quality communications and/or trainings.
Participate in new product introduction, sales reviews, and/or similar processes as a representative of the Quality Team.
Participate in customer, internal, and/or external quality audits.
Effectively and professionally communicate cross-functionally in the organization as relating to product and process conformity.
Gains knowledge of ISO 9001, API Q1, and any other inputs required to achieve and sustain these certifications.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
Other duties may be assigned.