Quality Engineer

Ranpak•Painesville, OH

23d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates equipment throughout its evolution, from engineering models and prototypes through beta units, new products, and legacy products. The role reviews Solid Works and AutoCAD 2D and 3D models and drawings of machine components and assemblies, and creates and updates quality systems, procedures, forms, and other quality documentation. The position applies statistical methods and other quality techniques to analyze problems and identify root causes. It participates in new product development teams to help ensure quality and reliability requirements are addressed during product design, and monitors in-house and outsourced component fabrication and equipment production while providing technical support to improve and maintain quality and reliability. The Quality Engineer initiates corrective and preventive actions and guides their completion. It also supports incoming component and equipment inspections, internal audits, paper testing, customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and supplier qualification and monitoring in coordination with Materials. The role works with cross-functional teams and employees at all levels, and performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Quality or Engineering from a four-year college or university is preferred.
Entry-level engineering position.
Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime if necessary.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and metrics, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, patents, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, clients, customers, vendors, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Quality or Engineering from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

Evaluate equipment from engineering models and prototypes through beta units, new products, and legacy products.
Review Solid Works and AutoCAD 2D and 3D models and drawings of machine components and assemblies.
Create and update quality systems, procedures, forms, and other quality documentation.
Use statistical methods and other quality techniques to analyze problems and identify root causes.
Participate in new product development teams to ensure quality and reliability requirements are addressed during product design.
Monitor in-house and outsourced component fabrication and equipment production, and provide technical support to improve and maintain quality and reliability.
Initiate corrective and preventive actions and provide guidance for their completion.
Support incoming component inspection, equipment inspection, internal auditing, paper testing, customer complaint investigation, and root cause analysis.
Assist Materials with qualification and monitoring of domestic and foreign suppliers.
Participate in cross-functional teams with employees at all levels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor/Manager.