Process and Quality Engineer Intern

Hog Slat•Clinton, MD

16d

About The Position

Provide Process/Quality Engineering support to all product development and manufacturing processes, equipment, and products. Lead in the development, management, and execution of product test plans. Review current systems and standards by utilizing quality tools to assess and continuously improve processes. Resolve any quality concerns regarding procedure and/or product using problem solving techniques, design of experiments, and root cause analyses. Interact with engineers, suppliers, and customers to develop a clear understanding of the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.

Requirements

At least a sophomore standing at an accredited 4-year university
Pursuing degree(s) in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields
Must have a thorough understanding assembly equipment, ergonomics, methods and procedures
Sufficient organizational skills to prioritize, schedule, plan, coordinate, implement and follow-up assigned projects
Excellent math skills; especially in the statistical analysis of data, charting and graphing
Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrate negotiation and problem-solving skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Applications

Nice To Haves

Agricultural background desired, but not necessary
CAD Software strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Engineering to create, execute, and document product test plans for prototyping of new or modified products
Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies (full and modified factorials) to evaluate critical variables affecting process or product parameters such as performance, durability, reliability, capability
Collaborate with Manufacturing to define, develop, and optimize processes, equipment, and fixtures to aid in manufacture/inspection of product
Define, develop and maintain incoming, in-process and final inspection criteria, methods, and data collection
Conduct failure and reliability testing per external and internal procedures; review technical data and publications as necessary to develop and improve test methods
Produce risk-management documentation (PFMEAs, DFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIRs, PPAPs) as needed for products and processes
Represent Quality Assurance on cross-functional project teams; participate in technical discussions with Suppliers and Customers
Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving efforts to improve product/processes
Review and statistically analyze manufacturing, testing, and in-process data- CpK, GD&T, SPC,Pareto—to validate and continuously improve products and processes
Analyze, evaluate, and validate customer (internal and external) complaints; lead root cause investigations focusing on true-root cause, reoccurrence prevention, and documenting and communicating corrective actions
Audit Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Requests for Deviation Approval for proper implementation
Review and disposition Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs)
Review and disposition items in Non-Conforming Material hold area (MRB)
Perform QMS compliance and system effectiveness audits
Improve Quality Management System (QMS) documentation; develop, revise, and update procedures