Engineer, Quality

Lindsay•Lindsay, NE

25d

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 the implementation of Standard Work Methodology at the manufacturing site. The position participates in daily management and production meetings, supports quality issue resolution and the site’s Corrective and Preventive Action (CPAR) system, and participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions. It works with Supplier Quality, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and other quality engineers to improve incoming and in-process material quality, develop and improve PFMEAs and Process Control Plans, and implement quality tools such as measurement system analysis, tool calibration, statistical process control, and process flows. The Quality Engineer works on corrective actions, process improvements, and work instructions; facilitates customer-return meetings and customer problem resolution; and develops and implements manufacturing inspections and standards for new and existing products. The role may visit customers to understand quality criteria and has authority, in conjunction with Management, to stop production for quality-related issues. It also facilitates structured problem-solving methods and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field (preferred).
1–3+ years of experience in a quality role in a high-volume production work environment (preferred).
Strong knowledge of critical quality processes and 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, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and GD&T.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Competent or expert-level proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing electrical and/or electromechanical components (preferred).
Experience as an internal process auditor (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 implementation of the site CPAR system through leadership, training, support, and reporting.
Participate in APQP activities for new product introductions.
Support Supplier Quality and Production in improving incoming and in-process material quality in manufacturing assembly.
Guide Site ME and other QA Engineers in developing, implementing, and continuously improving PFMEAs and Process Control Plans.
Work with process teams to implement quality tools, including MSA, tool calibration, SPC, and process flows.
Work with the Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and implement corrective actions, process improvements, and work instructions.
Facilitate customer-return meetings to reduce costs and interact with customers to resolve problems and improve product and process quality.
Exercise authority, in conjunction with Management, to stop production for quality-related issues.
Develop and implement quality inspections and standards throughout manufacturing for new and existing products.
Visit customers to better understand the development of quality criteria in-house.
Support and facilitate structured problem-solving methods such as DMAIC, 8D, 3-legged 5-Why, and Fishbone, or other methods requested by customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.