Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Future Form Manufacturing•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across all manufacturing operations. This role involves developing and implementing quality processes and standards, analyzing data, leading root cause investigations and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing
Knowledge of quality tools including root cause analysis, 5-Whys, control plans, and statistical methods
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards
Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Self-starter with initiative
High degree of professionalism
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Working familiarity with mechanical gages (calipers, micrometers, etc)
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of coordinating measuring machines (CMM)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procedures, standards, and other documentation to support the Future Form Manufacturing quality system.
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Investigate production issues, customer complaints, and non-conformities, lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase product quality and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty issues.
Drive improvement in quality processes to increase efficiency and/or accuracy.
Monitor production processes for compliance with internal and external quality standards.
Interface with customers as needed to address nonconformances, including all appropriate follow-up actions.
Conduct audits (internal and supplier) and assist in preparation for external audits (ISO and customer).
Write detailed internal and supplier audit reports.
Maintain quality documentation including inspection reports, process records, NCR data, and audit findings.
Utilize appropriate quality tools and statistical methods such as SPC, spreadsheets, CMM reports and PPAP to analyze process/product data and drive performance improvement.
Train employees on quality procedures and continuous improvement practices.
Evaluate existing and potential suppliers in support of improvement and/or outsourcing initiatives.
Conduct drawing and process reviews in support of outsourcing projects.
Interface with suppliers regarding quality and/or technical issues.
Participate in product design reviews and process development to ensure quality considerations are addressed.
Plan and devise inspection methods, including selection of the appropriate gaging and fixtures.
Oversee the calibration program.
Plan, coordinate, and document trials to evaluate alternate processes and/or materials.
Serve as backup for QA inspection as needed.
Maintain documentation to support regulatory compliance (RoHS, conflict minerals, etc).
All other duties assigned