Quality Engineer

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer provides Quality Engineering support for plant processes and improvements across business and production units. The role works with individuals and teams to resolve material discrepancies and in-process quality problems, conducts root cause analysis to eliminate scrap and process variation, and assists with or leads continuous improvement projects. The position requires effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization. The Quality Engineer supports quality and process improvement initiatives, manufacturing process excellence, quality system compliance, and cross-functional operational goals. The role is onsite and reports to the Quality Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 2 years of experience, preferably in machining, winding, and assembly environments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T requirements.
Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a busy manufacturing environment.
Must already have work authorization permitting employment with ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, SPC, root cause analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and 6S.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, Gauge R&R, capability studies, measurement systems analysis, and statistical process control techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP.
ASQ certification, or willingness to obtain it within 2 years.
CQE certification within 3 years.
Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide Quality Engineering support for plant processes and improvements across business and production units.
Resolve material discrepancies and in-process quality problems with individuals and teams.
Conduct root cause investigations and corrective actions to eliminate scrap and process variation.
Support or lead continuous improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, productivity, and safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvement efforts.
Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, critical parameters, engineering changes, operator training, and new product and process introductions.
Conduct Gauge R&R and capability studies, support ISO audits, and maintain quality documentation.
Assist with customer concerns, audits, and corrective action requests.
Partner with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to solve problems, improve processes, implement preventive actions, and support continuous improvement activities on the production floor.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid up to plan maximums.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, with an option to increase long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation under a permissive time-away policy for salaried exempt positions.