Quality Engineer II

Regal Rexnord•Twinsburg, OH

37d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Quality Manager and is located at our gear manufacturing facility (Rexnord Aerospace, Precision Gear) in Twinsburg, OH. The Quality Engineer I will be high impact member in the Quality Department, working with a dedicated team to lead the organization in reduction of non-conformances, improving yield and reducing total cost of quality through scrap reduction and process capability studies. This position will implement projects and improvements that seek to identify, control, and resolve non-conformances at the source with a focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, partnering with multi-discipline teams leveraging Lean methodologies to establish and drive quality goals and objectives throughout the manufacturing process. The ability to effectively engage in a dynamic environment and leverage lessons learned is critical. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must to build effective working relationships across production, engineering, purchasing and customer service. This position requires experience with using Excel to analyze data, applying Lean tools such as DMAIC and Pareto. Demonstrate collaborative partnerships with peers, leaders, and stakeholders. Implement metrics and dashboards to provide ongoing visibility to quality goals and objectives. Works effectively both independently and in a team environment to deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment. Work with product development teams to create standard processes and methods to develop embedded software with high levels of quality. Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to ensure corrective and preventive actions address systemic root causes and eliminates repeats. Apply structured analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve complex issues and drive performance results. Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position. The Quality Engineer provides support and assistance to all departments in Quality related issues in addition to assistance in improving the quality system and supporting quality programs. In this position, you can make immediate contributions in enhancing the current quality program by providing daily support and assistance in Quality related issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field required and 5 years of quality related experience
Ability to quickly learn quality systems, e.g. AS9100, ISO9001
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Experience in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings & geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to quickly learn the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools (including SPC, GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, Cpk, DMAIC, First Article Inspection and Cost of Quality)
Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
Strong customer service orientation
Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Minitab to determine CPK & PPK desired
Background in metal manufacturing environment including metal cutting and grinding is preferred
Demonstrated career advancement with increasing accountability
ASQ Certified Quality Engineering (CQE) desired

Responsibilities

Utilize data driven problem-solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, Scrap and Customer Satisfaction
Work directly with department supervisors and manufacturing engineers to drive continuous improvement
Assist in the effort to maintain current ISO9001 and AS9100 certifications.
Assist quality in collection, compiling, and analyzing data in Excel to determine both root cause and corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Establish and lead the non-conformance review board.
Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products
Assist in Identifying & driving continuous improvement opportunities & participate in kaizen events.
Assist in overseeing appropriate quality acceptance criteria for new equipment, process, and product introductions