Quality Engineer

Smiths Group • Edgewood, MD

167d • $69,244 - $103,866

About The Position

This role is part of the Edgewood Quality team and will support assigned product areas and also support the overall quality system by leading the internal audit team and overseeing the corrective action system. Work cross functionally with P and T, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Service in providing effective and responsive support to resolve in-house, customer and supplier quality related issues. Deploy through all stages of the supply chain Corrective and Preventive action management with root cause analysis in order to safeguard the product and the customer experience. Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the QMS to ISO9001. Including completion of Internal Audits and provision of support during External Audits. Implement first time through (FTT) measurements at key points in the manufacturing process and report weekly results and root cause analysis. Perform in-process, and final assembly random audits. Collect and publish results. Conduct feedback sessions for corrective and preventative action. Work with the engineering and manufacturing teams to help design and execute the necessary product qualification and validation tests and any necessary analysis and follow-up activities. Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Coordination of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities. Product performance analysis and reporting supported by the Quality Analyst. Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements in alignment with and/or under the direction of the Quality Manager. Lead and participate in problem solving meetings using approved/formal problem-solving tools (8D, PDCA, etc). Lead PFMEA/Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity and ensure that all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed. Maintain 5S practices. Participate / facilitate in LEAN 6 Sigma events. Support key quality and management system processes such as NCR, CAPA and ECN. Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures. Provide functional expertise to other support functions on quality related issues. Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies. Comply with all applicable corporate and regulatory export control and security regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years minimum experience in quality assurance within a high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems manufacture is preferred.
• Strong capabilities in quality planning and analysis, statistical tools and data analysis.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 or higher.
• Environmental management systems around ISO 14001 experience is an asset.
• Previous experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor.
• Lean six sigma green belt certified.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned product areas and the overall quality system.
• Lead the internal audit team and oversee the corrective action system.
• Work cross functionally with P and T, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Service.
• Deploy Corrective and Preventive action management with root cause analysis.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the QMS to ISO9001.
• Implement first time through (FTT) measurements at key points in the manufacturing process.
• Perform in-process and final assembly random audits.
• Conduct feedback sessions for corrective and preventative action.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams on product qualification and validation tests.
• Participate in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements.
• Lead and participate in problem solving meetings using formal problem-solving tools.
• Lead PFMEA/Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity.
• Maintain 5S practices and participate in LEAN 6 Sigma events.
• Support key quality and management system processes such as NCR, CAPA and ECN.
• Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees