Quality Engineer I

Humanscale•Piscataway Township, NJ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer I will apply engineering knowledge, problem solving skills and ingenuity to resolve quality issues for all Humanscale Products. They will also drive continuous improvement for product and process performance.

Requirements

B.S. degree or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline
0-2 years of experience in Quality Engineering (in an ISO certified manufacturing environment preferred)
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful closure.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to work well in a team environment
Sitting 70% - Walking/Standing 30%
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Long periods of close work on computer screen
Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Climate controlled office space
Onsite 5 days a week
Use of hands to operate tools, install, adjust and attach parts
Understanding and working with machines & mechanical systems
Knowledge and ability to use computers & related technology efficiently
The worker is required to have visual acuity, which is essential for task that require attention to detail, such as operating machinery or performing quality control

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for ensuring all quality standards for products are met prior to shipment to customer
Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, and performs preliminary analysis for product performance issues.
Conducts root cause investigation and is responsible for driving the implementation of corrective action and preventive measures
Directly responsible for customer complaint reduction to assigned Humanscale Product line
Initiates, leads and participates in continuous improvement projects
Works with experienced QEs to disposition non-conforming material
Oversees efforts and works with production, inventory control and inspection teams to quarantine/segregate parts when nonconformance is identified
Directs workers engaged in measuring, testing products and tabulating data concerning test set up and procedure to follow
When sort/rework of nonconforming material is required, provides technical support as required
Participates in Lean activities including Kaizen events and 6S audits
Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering fields
Devises sampling procedures and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
Contributes to the compilation/updating of training material, SOP’s, and QC Criteria as required