Quality Engineer II

Nordson • East Providence, RI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer II works with collaborative cross-functional teams to proactively implement quality design, manufacturing, and administrative processes. They are responsible for developing processes to assess product and process risk, performing root cause analysis, and implementing effective long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues. This role will also develop and use metrics to identify areas of continuous improvement and train EFD team members in problem-solving methodologies, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2-3 years quality assurance related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience working in an ISO09000 manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Demonstrated intermediate problem-solving skills – Root Cause Analysis / Problem Solving Methods (8-D, PDCA, DMAIC)
• Demonstrated basic understanding and training in at least one of the following areas: Probability and Statistics, Industrial statistics (Cpk, MSA, SPC), QA Tools (PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans), Design of Experiments
• Able to read, understand and interpret technical drawings / documentation from three and ability to create technical drawings / documentation in Mechanical Design

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Injection Molding equipment and processes
• Working knowledge of machined part equipment and processes
• Working knowledge of advanced Lean principles and methods (Value Stream Mapping, RIE, Status Display, 6S, Continuous Flow)
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
• Experience with Minitab

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate within a QMS for the total enterprise.
• Follow and document procedures for quality and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and document work instructions and forms, and effectively review those developed by others.
• Lead team activities for resolution of chronic customer Corrective Action Requests related to product functional issues, manufacturing issues, or business processes.
• Develop robust preventative actions to ensure customer issues do not reappear.
• Lead improvement projects for basic design, manufacturing, and administrative processes.
• Assist with improvement efforts on complex design, manufacturing, and administrative processes.
• Use basic and advanced Lean and Six Sigma tools to describe processes.
• Investigate opportunities for product and process improvement to reduce scrap and operational cost.
• Use statistical tools and other reporting methods to justify process optimization and capital expenditure.
• Use advanced measurement tools and support the design of new fixtures in the evaluation of products and processes.
• Revise existing measurement systems and processes.
• Recommend/specify advanced measurement equipment in new applications.
• Create all required documentation and train other staff as required.
• Serve as a Lead Auditor and conduct effective audits per ISO 9001:2015 requirements or equivalent.
• Apply the proper interpretation of the standard in actual audit situations.
• Tailor an audit interview based on the requirements of the standard and obtain audit evidence from this interview.
• Manage the audit process, including opening meetings, auditing, closing meetings, and reporting.
• Host auditors during audits by external notified bodies, agencies, and customers.
• Understand, train in, and work with popular QMS standard (e.g., ISO-9000) requirements.
• Interpret requirements and convert them into detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Develop working knowledge of key product standards affecting Nordson EFD products.
• Assure all elements of the enterprise are operating within the Nordson EFD Quality Management System.
• Assure customer quality expectations are understood and reflected in all products and business processes.
• Provide support for internal manufacturing sites regarding change management, discrepant material, and product qualifications.
• Perform quality audit activities, inspect and monitor attributes critical to product quality, and provide expert knowledge with quality tools and methods.
• Work with all functional elements within the enterprise to develop, monitor, and report key internal and external metrics to management.
• Support Supply Chain Management organization relative to the collection and analysis of supplier quality data and assisting suppliers with product and process quality requirements.
• Participate in the NPD process by conducting specification and design reviews with respect to Quality requirements of new products, developing measurement system plans, reliability plans, control plans, and FMEAs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive culture
• Growing and dynamic work environment
• Hourly and salary positions
• Actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level