Quality Engineer co-op

Bettcher Industries•Birmingham, OH

About The Position

Bettcher Industries is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting and trimming tools for food processing and industrial applications. The company also manufactures equipment for the restaurant, fast food and institutional foodservice. All products developed by Bettcher are designed to contribute to better working health, safety and comfort, while also improving the efficiency and bottom-line profitability of the companies that buy them. The Quality Co-op plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products: Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in mechanical engineering.

Requirements

Minimum of high school education and actively pursuing a minimum of BS degree in Engineering.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Use and be capable of using measuring tools (optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, scales, ect.); interpret visual aids and must be able to perform simple shop math
Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL©
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to follow documented procedures and standards and able to gain an understanding of Quality System.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision
Employment at Bettcher Industries is contingent upon the successfully completing both a pre-employment background check and a drug screening.
All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US (I-9 form).

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge and understanding of GD&T

Responsibilities

Root cause Analysis implementation of corrective action process related concerns
Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system
Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, ect.
Interface with engineering and operations to ensure transfer to production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
Support Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with relevant requirements of the Quality Management System.
Conduct audits including closing out audit findings reports ad determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
Create and Maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, ect.
Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the overall activities of receiving / outgoing functions.
Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.
Ensure timely resolution of supplier, corrective actions and preventive actions.
Preparation of QA reports.