QUALITY ENGINEER II

The NORDAM Group

11d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer II applies advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to plan and direct activities involving the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. The role develops solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity, exercising judgment and ingenuity within established standards and procedures. Work is performed under very general supervision, with expectations for sound judgment, completeness, and accuracy; management reviews completed work for soundness and accuracy. The position conducts engineering studies and analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to assess feasibility. It establishes inspection, testing, and evaluation methods; devises sampling procedures and reporting forms; evaluates production and testing equipment precision and accuracy; and develops procedures for handling discrepant materials. It may also conduct vendor quality audits, direct product measurement and testing activities, and develop and deliver quality-control training. The role may perform other duties, including assignments in other job classifications or departments.

Requirements

Minimum four-year bachelor's degree; a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement, if applicable.
Three to six years of related experience and/or training.
Effective written, verbal, and electronic-media communication skills.
Ability to make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and deliver formal presentations to small or large groups.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and use standard software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For employees working at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Nice To Haves

ASQC professional certification.

Responsibilities

Develop solutions to quality-planning and standards problems of moderate scope and complexity within established standards and procedures.
Conduct analytical studies of engineering proposals and develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Analyze research data and proposed product specifications to determine product-proposal feasibility, and confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems.
Devise sampling procedures and design forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
Develop and implement procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility.
Conduct on-site vendor quality audits for initial qualification, vendor qualification maintenance, and quality problem resolution, as needed.
Direct workers who measure and test products and tabulate quality and reliability data concerning materials, products, or processes.
Compile and write training materials and conduct training sessions on quality-control activities.
Perform other duties as required, including assignments in other job classifications and departments.