Quality Engineer

- Entry Level

Exton, PA

About the position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving existing procedures and processes within our system and collaborating with team members to build new quality controls, tests, and verifications. This position should have sound experience establishing and testing parameters, a history of participating in peer reviews and the ability to design and implement control systems for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of methods for sampling, inspection, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Support engineering, research and development, and manufacturing departments to ensure successful transition of products and processes from design to production.
• Manage internal Welding Documentation, Customer Specification Notebooks, to comply with customer requirements and meet ISO standards.
• Manage Internal Corrective Actions and Root Cause Analysis throughout the organization.
• Assist in Customer Root Cause Analysis and Corrective actions and Lead Corrective Actions.
• Assist inspectors engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Develop and write internal specifications, work instructions, supplier part specifications, and internal test methods.
• Support customer service with return material authorizations through warranty analysis and timely communications of findings.
• May be trained as an internal auditor and perform quality audits.
• Serve as point-of-contact for quality with suppliers for nonconforming materials, PPAP, FAI, approvals, rejects, returns, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming material and ensures that effective root cause analysis is conducted; track implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Interface with suppliers to provide support for our products and assure quality of incoming materials.
• Ensure quality controls are set.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, or Industrial engineering preferred. Will accept Associates Degree of relevant discipline and/or applicable work experience.
• Welding experience preferred (CWI, CWE, CWS).
• Certification as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or SSGB (Six Sigma Green Belt) from the American Society for Quality a plus.
• 1-3 years previous experience in a Quality engineer, quality assurance, or related role.
• Experience in regulated environment utilizing ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring error-free documents and effective interaction with internal and external contacts, utilizing tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects including, analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing, problem solving, decision making and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Requires light lifting of component parts and prototype assemblies.
• Proficient in computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind when working, and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
• Understanding that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.