Quality Engineer

All Plastics•Kerrville, TX

17d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports Manufacturing Operations and Quality by establishing product inspection guidelines, analyzing product and process data, and initiating appropriate actions. The role reviews daily rejects and complaints, dispositions in-process rejected product when required, updates documentation and inspection methods to prevent recurrence, and maintains control plans and quality records. It creates and maintains quality planning and validation documents, reviews submissions and study data before they are sent to customers, and works with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Tooling on corrective actions and continuous improvement. The role also supports design reviews and plant or department activities, communicates with customers as appropriate, maintains metrology equipment and Sonic Welders, and promotes safety, cleanliness, and compliance with the FIFO system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with related work experience in manufacturing or injection molding.
Clear and efficient written and verbal communication.
Interpersonal skills, including seeking input, collaborating, cooperating, and communicating with others in the organization.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to organize and manage documentation and reports.
Ability to evaluate facts, think through situations, and reach conclusions or decisions.
Ability to self-manage time, skills, and resources to meet goals.
Ability to distinguish color differences on critical color matches.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and using hands and arms.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Peripheral vision and depth perception.
Ability to wear personal safety equipment, such as visual devices, hearing devices, and back supports.

Nice To Haves

Four years of college (preferred).

Responsibilities

Establish product inspection guidelines and analyze data that may affect products or processes; initiate appropriate action.
Review daily rejects and complaints and implement or discuss action plans.
Disposition in-process rejected product from the previous day (MRB), if required.
Update documentation, fixtures, inspection methods, and tools as appropriate to prevent recurrence or improve inspection.
Create, modify, and maintain Control Plans.
Make decisions regarding quality-related questions as appropriate.
Communicate with customers verbally or in writing as appropriate.
Create and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and PPAPs as appropriate.
Participate in design reviews, plant or department meetings, and tours as required.
Review PPAP, FAIR, validation data, and capability studies before sending them to customers.
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Tooling to develop corrective actions (CAPAs) and continuous improvement activities.
Report unsafe conditions to Managers or Directors; observe health and safety requirements and maintain clean work areas and quality measuring equipment.
Program and maintain metrology equipment.
Ensure consistency in inspection methods; create procedures or work instructions and initiate procedure changes as appropriate.
Help maintain inspection records and reports.
Monitor, manage, and maintain Sonic Welders.
Maintain compliance with the FIFO system and serve as a member of MRB.
Perform other duties as assigned.