Quality Engineer

Description Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings. At Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer. The Quality Engineer ensures that our products and manufacturing processes meet established quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing quality control systems, performing root cause analysis, improving process efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations. What you will be doing: Quality Testing · Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods or stability samples. · Carry out ongoing lab and field sampling. Auditing visual, dimensional layout, and mechanical tests of materials and processes. · Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. · Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends. Record, compile, and prepare reports for analysis and evaluation. · Inspect all product returns, analyze the defect, and document the findings. Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff. · Evaluates defects and determines product disposition (ex: Sort, Hold, Us-As-Is, rework), as part of MRB. · Participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). · Participate or lead FAIR, FAI and PPAP · Layout review Document Control · Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. · Document and implement inspection criteria and procedures. · Participate in the development of product specifications. · Assist with auditing, writing, revising and verifying quality standards and developing forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality data. · Assist in the development of needed records and standards and maintain accurate and detailed files as required. · Update and maintain current revisions of AS9100 documentation through document control system. Implement and maintain Quality Standards & Procedures · Verify all processes are conforming to established quality standards and required customer specifications. · Train staff on the method of disposition of discrepant materials, quality control and analytical procedures. · Implement and maintain quality control training programs. · Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. · Provide support for updating, auditing, and maintaining the AS 9100 Quality Management System & Nadcap system · Resolve quality issues by identifying problems and implementing effective corrective action plans for both internal and external issues. Ensure Customer Satisfaction · Interpret blueprints for the purpose of establishing customers’ critical needs and how they should be measured. · Investigate (and correct) customer issues and complaints relating to quality; develop a solution, follow up as needed. · Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, customers, outside vendors, or contractors. Follow up as needed. · Support & lead PPAP efforts related to new product launches to meet customer requirements including development of Control Plan, FMEA, Process Capability, GR&R, and other aspects of APQP. Participate in Continuous & Process Improvement · Assist in designing and implementing the procedure for the use of Statistical Process Control across all departments as required. · Assist departments in identifying and drafting manufacturing procedures for AS9100 compliance. · Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points. · Establish and Maintain Control Plans and FMEA’s throughout the life of the part. All other duties as assigned At Sigma Engineered Solutions our vision is to be the global partner of choice by exceeding customer expectations. Our team members are essential to our customers success, and we look for these qualities when adding members to our team: exemplary honesty and integrity customer focused strive for continuous improvement in all they do are courageous and trustworthy are committed to teamwork are socially and environmentally responsible act proactively in the best interest of all stakeholders If you share these qualities and you feel your background is not a perfect fit for a job, we encourage you to apply! Your background may have a telling story that makes you a better fit than you realize. We are hard at work to make sure our people are taken care of and our benefits meet their needs. What does this look like? Competitive pay Health coverage Paid time off allowances Employee Assistance Program Requirements What you will bring to the team: · Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work/industry experience. · Experience with Dimensional Measuring Tools such as Micrometers, Dial Calipers, Height and Radius Gages, Surface Plate, Romer Arm and bridge type CMM’s (PC DMIS, Polyworks), and Optical Comparator. · Experience of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements a plus. · Previous experience in the Investment Casting Industry is preferred.