QA Engineer

ITT Inc. - English US•Seneca Falls, NY

3d•$64,900 - $96,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the administration of the Quality Program within the assigned operation. This job encompasses the identification of improvement opportunities, as well as the investigation, analysis and implementation of solutions to quality issues.

Requirements

4 Year Engineering/ Technical degree with minimum of 3 yrs Experience (machining and quality related)
High degree of interpersonal skills to communicate with production operators, operation leaders, and supplier management
Leadership skills
Knowledge of machine shop, inspection and testing processes
Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal)
Strong Computer Skills (AS400, Access, Excel, Word, Shop Floor & Intranet)
Familiar with ISO 9001 requirements
Strong customer service skills
Familiar with Lean mfg concepts
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Team player
Knowledge of Change Management principles
Organizational agility skills
Decision making skills
Knowledge of QA processes(FMEA, Root Cause Corrective Action, APQP, PPAP, etc.)
Ability to read and understand Design Drawings with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)
Ability to use Standard Measuring Devices

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Foundry Terminology and Processes helpful.
Job Shop experience a plus

Responsibilities

Eliminate nonconformance, defect costs and delays by identifying root cause of problems and implementing/directing corrective actions that prevent potential reoccurrences of problems.
Participate in the development and implementation of quality plans
Provide technical support required to improve supplier competence and performance
Apply quality tools to improve operations and support functional quality competence and performance
Provide leadership and support for all aspects of the Quality Assurance program in conjunction with other Q.E.’s and the Quality organization
Analyze quality costs, develop and generate reports and/or actions to drive improvement
Assist in identifying the need for, and the creation of, Salvage/scrap tickets, DAR’s, CAPA’s, etc. and collecting and analyzing data
Analyze scrap and rework. Report and recommend improvements.
Review and investigate customer complaints, compile data and document findings.
Communicate supplier and internal quality problems and validate corrective actions.
Interface with suppliers at the plant as well as attend visits to supplier locations to deal with issues as they occur.