Quality Engineer (Memphis, TN)

Smith & Nephew•Memphis, TN

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Quality Engineer 2 will be responsible for the execution of various projects such as the implementation of Statistical Process Control, new inspection technologies and their associated programming and validation. Quality Engineer II will ensure the overall quality of manufactured products. They will investigate and disposition nonconforming product and work to prevent reoccurrence at the source by way of CAPA’s, implementing control plans, and utilizing R&R and based gaging methods. Provide support to manufacturing and production needs in a timely manner by organizing required scrap, sorts, and rework for nonconforming material as necessary. Working in a team environment to collaborate with cross functional teams including Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supplier Quality, etc. What will you be doing?

Requirements

Education: BS in a science required with a Bachelors in an Engineering field preferred.
License/certification: ASQ CQE preferred. Six Sigma. SPC, familiarity with GD&T and quality tools.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering and experience with the execution and management of quality systems.
Building Strategic Working Relationships-Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Quality Orientation-Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Decision Making- Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Performance/Work Standards-Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks. (Flawless Execution of the Basics).
Information Monitoring- Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.
Technical proficiency- working experience with Unigraphics, gauge programming (CMM, digital comparator, vision system), working experience with Minitab performing gauge studies / capability analysis.

Nice To Haves

ASQ CQE preferred.
Six Sigma.
SPC, familiarity with GD&T and quality tools.
Bachelors in an Engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and leads meetings to review and implement new technologies.
Create testing-related documentation, including test plans, cases/scripts and reports assessing quality and associated risks.
Develops various inspection techniques and procedures to ensure product integrity meets design specifications.
Support new product introduction (NPI) from a quality perspective, including validation and risk analysis (FMEA, Control Plans).
Work with QA management to come up with new processes and roll them out across the organization.
Become efficient with responsible value stream and provide process improvements that will be beneficial for the company success.
Review and approve product and processes corrective and preventive action plans