Quality Engineer II

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Franklin, WI

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Quality and Compliance Manager, the Quality Engineer II is responsible for utilizing an advanced set of theory combined with practical application to maximize the overall quality of manufactured product with an area of focus involving overall customer experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field with three (3+) years of relevant quality and manufacturing experience, or a high school diploma with four (8+) years of relevant quality and manufacturing experience, four (4+) years of quality engineering experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Statistics: Interpret and analyze numerical data using statistical methods.
Basic algebra: The ability to manipulate symbols and equations to find unknown values, express relationships, and model situations.
Basic Geometry: The ability to understand and work with shapes, angles, lines, and planes.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.
Strong technical skills including the ability to read and understand technical drawings
Proficient in communicating information to individuals and groups in both written and presentation form
Strong desire to work in a team made up of a cross functional group of individuals
Self-starter that can work extended hours as required to satisfy customer deadlines
Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment
Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands
Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams.
As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding.
ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
Hearing protection in specific locations.
Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

Nice To Haves

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Conversational in any other language is a plus.
Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
Experience within the Aerospace Industry with exposure to AS9100 and FAA regulations preferred
Minitab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Continuously review and improve the identification and application of elements of the corrective action process, including problem identification, failure analysis, root cause analysis, problem correction, recurrent control, and verification of effectiveness
Participate in the development of Quality Strategic Planning (QSP), Cost of Quality, Measuring Quality and other measurement activities to provide organization with stronger tools to analyze quality performance.
Continuously review and improve the Identification and application of various preventive action tools, such as error-proofing/poka-yoke, and robust design, and analyze their effectiveness.
Function as the lead quality engineering representative for specific customer accounts by supporting customer inquiries and complaints, leading customer audits, and supporting business reviews, where applicable
Manage data collection plans, including consideration of how the data will be collected, including check sheets, data coding techniques and automated data collection.
Participate in ISO 9001, AS9100, and federal and civil regulatory activities as determined by Quality Management
Support manufacturing operations, including quality trending and data analysis, and oversee containment initiatives.
Support data flow and identification on area continuous improvement boards
Support kaizen activity and related continuous improvement activities
Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment and adhere to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
Adhere to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company