Quality Engineer - Lab Supervisor

Nelson Stud Welding • Elyria, OH

93d

About The Position

As a Quality Engineering Supervisor, you will provide experienced quality support to product manufacturing, resolving defects and other issues and ensuring the product meets customer specifications. You'll support the Plant Quality Manager regarding the execution of the Quality Strategy around the Mission, Vision & Strategic Initiatives related to the manufacturing process improvement within the plant. You will leverage data analytics (SPC) to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, facilitate the CAR/8D process to drive improvements in the plant, and reduce non-conformances internally and with the customer to reduce COPQ and Scrap. You will also oversee daily QA lab function work of 4 inspectors as needed to complete final inspections, material receiving and testing on product for customer from commercial, nuclear and military. Additionally, you will improve the manufacturing process capability by leveraging the DMAIC methodology and the Lean Six-Sigma Tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering (Mechanical & Materials Engineering).
• 3 or more years of professional work experience in quality engineering.
• 5+ years of professional work experience with direct proven experience in Quality Management Systems ISO 9001, IATF-16949.
• Expertise in various Manufacturing Processes like Forging, Cold Forming, Machining, Heat Treatment, Coating, assembly.
• Certified Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Effective communication & presentation skills both written & oral.
• Project management skills demonstrated, solid analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development approval process APQP/PPAP.
• Proven experience with DMAIC, GR&R, Cpk/Cmk, SPC, D/PFMEA, Control Plan, Problem Solving 5Ys/8Ds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Organized and disciplined with logical approach to data management.
• Self-starter, able to self-motivate and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Quality Manager regarding the execution of the Quality Strategy.
• Leverage data analytics (SPC) to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Facilitate the CAR/8D process to drive improvements in the plant.
• Facilitate the RMA process between Customer service and returned product.
• Maintain a log of current product in the MRB area and participate in weekly meetings with Quality and Engineering.
• Enter internal and customer concerns and non-conforming product into ETQ.
• Review SPC check requirements daily for first and third shifts and report to Ops manager.
• Assist with audit for ISO-9001 and IATF-16949.
• Provide monthly matrix data to Quality Manager for Corporate KPI reports.
• Generate PPAP documents and submit them to the customers.
• Work on PQP projects and Pcx Level Improvements.
• Work on Supplier Quality Concerns (SCAR's) and Supplier PPAP's.
• Oversee daily QA lab function work of 4 inspectors.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities to enhance the quality system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays & personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree