Quality Engineer

Steele Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer coordinates and monitors production and process accuracy and end-product quality, delivering quality plans to ensure customer compliance. Under the direction of the Quality Systems, Compliance and CI Manager, the role works with Design, Production Engineering, IT, and Manufacturing to define and improve design, system, and manufacturing processes. It develops and uses QMS software, prepares and oversees qualification testing, conducts audits, investigates quality problems, and implements corrective actions. The position also leads DFMA events and FMEA processes, develops quality-assurance sampling systems and statistical techniques, and works with customers and vendors to resolve quality complaints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience working within a QMS system; examples listed are Qualio, QT-9, Pilgrim, and QCBD.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical publications, procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and correspondence and present information effectively to management, customers, vendors, and other employees.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Requires use of hearing and eye protection in the plant.
Regularly sit and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; frequently talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

ASQ – CQT or CQPA certification.
Experience developing Quality Plans.
Knowledge of AISC standard quality systems.
Knowledge of AWS Welding Code.

Responsibilities

Work with Design, Production Engineering, IT, and Manufacturing to define and improve design, system, and manufacturing processes.
Develop and work within QMS software.
Prepare qualification test plans and procedures based on requirements.
Design or specify inspection and testing tools and devices.
Oversee qualification activities and write qualification test reports.
Perform internal audits of procedures and manuals.
Investigate process and hardware problems and implement corrective actions.
Lead DFMA events.
Lead FMEA processes and actions.
Design and implement quality-assurance sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.
Perform internal and external vendor audits.
Contact customers and vendors and resolve complaints arising from inferior quality.