Quality Engineer

Kimball Electronics•Kimball Electronics Jasper, TX

41d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to lead, support and continuously improve the quality planning activities including: Customer and supplier activities, assisting in Corrective Action activities, quality reporting, acting as a communication link between KEI and the customer, and pursuing continuous improvement. The person in this role will be working in a cross functional team led by the Lead Engineer and Program Manager to meet and exceed customer expectations for new and sustaining product. The Customer Engineer may include direct communications with the customer(s) and making data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority above all. The Quality Manager and the Lead Customer Engineer will work with the QE on developing these key characteristics. The QE will also help to mentor and lead the Engineering Technician (ET) and Engineering Admin (EA).

Requirements

Utilization of Statistical Analysis & Tools
Chi Square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC
ESD knowledge
GD&T knowledge
MSA knowledge preferable
Knowledgeable of applicable customer Quality Standards and IPC Standards knowledge
ISO 9001
ISO 13485
AS9100
TS16949
Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma Strategy
PPAP Requirements
Experience in Electronics Manufacturing.
Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience
Quality Corrective Action background
Disciplined problem solving approach
Project Leadership skills
Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification
Proven success in running Kaizen events.
Proven track record of overcoming obstacles to launch new products.
Robotics, Pneumatics, Kinematics, Control Systems Design understanding
Problem solving techniques and processes
Knowledge of software and applications development processes
Self-motivated
Persistent
Quality driven
Quick learner
Good communication skills
Positive attitude
Able to work independently but be a team player

Nice To Haves

MSA knowledge
5+ years Quality Engineering experience
Electronics Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and guidance to lead, support and continuously improve quality planning activities.
Manage customer and supplier activities.
Assist in Corrective Action activities.
Perform quality reporting.
Act as a communication link between KEI and the customer.
Pursue continuous improvement.
Meet and exceed customer expectations for new and sustaining product.
Make data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority.
Mentor and lead the Engineering Technician (ET) and Engineering Admin (EA).
Learn KEJ Quality Management System requirements.
Learn Customer Requirements and Quality flow downs.
Take co-ownership of customer meetings, data for the meetings, and action items.
Learn Quality and Operations documentation and processes.
Learn and provide input to the MRB and NPI process.
Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture.
Co-own Corrective Action to closure internally and externally.
Reduce overall PPM and improve internal yields by implementing data driven decisions and actions/poke yokes to improve customer metrics and reduce COPQ.
Manage customer RMA’s and communications of complaints.
Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEA and Control Plans and First Article Inspections.
Develop and submit PPAP / product approval documents for new/changed products to meet customer requirements.
Participate in supplier audits / supplier development, as needed.
Review customer documentation and determine process/flow and equipment/tooling requirements.
Works with Quality Department to improve efficiency/effectiveness of inspection methods/processes through improved methods, improved manufacturing processes, and/or identification of resource needs (personnel, technology, etc.).
Trains others on quality related requirements, procedures, methods, etc.