Engineer, Quality

Lindsay•Lindsay, NE

23d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer works under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager to develop, train, implement, and sustain quality processes and systems at a Lindsay plant. The role supports implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001 system and implementation of Standard Work Methodology at the manufacturing site. The Quality Engineer participates in daily management and production meetings, helps resolve quality issues, and supports implementation of the site’s Corrective and Preventive Action (CPAR) system through leadership, training, support, and reporting. The position participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions and supports Supplier Quality and Production teams in improving the quality of incoming and in-process materials. It guides site Manufacturing Engineers and other Quality Assurance Engineers in developing, implementing, and continuously improving Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Process Control Plans. The role works with process teams to implement quality tools such as Measurement System Analysis (MSA), tool calibration, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and process flows. The Quality Engineer works with Manufacturing Process Engineers on corrective actions, process improvements, work instructions, and implementation. The role facilitates customer return meetings, interacts with customers to resolve problems and improve product and process quality, and has authority to stop production for quality-related issues in conjunction with management. It develops and implements quality inspections and standards for new and existing products, visits customers to better understand quality criteria, and supports structured problem-solving methods including DMAIC, 8D, 3-legged 5-Why, and Fishbone. Other related duties may be assigned. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field; a listed engineering degree is preferred.
One to three or more years of experience in a Quality role in a high-volume production work environment is preferred.
Strong knowledge of critical quality processes and standards, including ISO 9001:2015.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action systems.
Knowledge of Quality Control Plans and FMEA.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, and GD&T.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing.
Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Competency or expert-level skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing electrical and/or electromechanical components is preferred.
Experience as an internal process auditor is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, train, implement, and sustain plant quality processes and systems under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager.
Support implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001 system and implementation of Standard Work Methodology at the manufacturing site.
Participate in daily management and production meetings and help resolve quality issues.
Support site implementation of the CPAR system through leadership, training, support, and reporting.
Participate in APQP activities for new product introductions.
Support Supplier Quality and Production teams in improving incoming and in-process materials quality.
Guide site Manufacturing Engineers and other Quality Assurance Engineers in PFMEA and Process Control Plan development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Work with process teams to implement quality tools, including MSA, tool calibration, SPC, and process flows.
Work with Manufacturing Process Engineers to develop corrective actions, process improvements, and work instructions, and support their implementation.
Facilitate customer return meetings to reduce costs.
Interact with customers to resolve problems and improve product and process quality.
Exercise authority to stop production for quality-related issues in conjunction with management.
Develop and implement quality inspections and standards for new and existing products.
Visit customers to better understand the development of in-house quality criteria.
Support and facilitate structured problem-solving methods, including DMAIC, 8D, 3-legged 5-Why, and Fishbone.
Perform other related duties as assigned.