Quality Engineer

Standex•Fairfield, OH

About The Position

What You'll Do Manage customer complaints and returns; Manage the company's non-conformance databases. Lead problem-solving activities utilizing industry standard methodologies: 8D’s, 5 whys, 3x5, Ishikawa fishbone diagrams. Work with Sales and Supply Chain staff on customer returns and vendor issues Direct or inform technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities. Perform initial analysis and testing on customer returns/suspect parts and disposition accordingly. Work with Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel on RCCA Complete FAI reports per AS9102 for submittal to customer Conduct Process audits and participate in the Layered Process Audit program. Plan and conduct AS9100 Internal Audits as part of the audit team. Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures. Experience with APQP and PPAP process (Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan) With input from Engineering, plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component. Develop Incoming Inspection requirements Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, assist with maintaining customer-specific requirements, Supplier quality manuals and company quality records. Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and other Quality tools for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes. Participate in Production and Vendor MRB activities Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities. Develop procedures and work instructions as needed Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management. Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities and present technical and program information to team members and management. Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards. Manage multiple demands (Internal and External) while demonstrating good attention to detail, schedules and deliverables What You'll Bring Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other technical field Two-year minimum experience in a manufacturing environment as a Quality Engineer. Hands-on experience applying quality principles. Quality certification (ex: CQT, CCT, CQE, or CRE) is a plus. 1-2 years’ experience with AS9100 or IATF16949 What We Value Demonstrated proficiency in electronic engineering principles is a plus Successful completion of formal coursework involving statistical analysis A demonstrated ability to perform in a fast paced, changing, and demanding environment. An excellent command of the English language, both written and oral Demonstrated skills in facilitating cross functional meetings, managing teams, and working effectively across all functions. Proficient with MS Office programs- Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other technical field
Two-year minimum experience in a manufacturing environment as a Quality Engineer
Hands-on experience applying quality principles
1-2 years’ experience with AS9100 or IATF16949
Proficient with MS Office programs- Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio

Nice To Haves

Quality certification (ex: CQT, CCT, CQE, or CRE) is a plus
Demonstrated proficiency in electronic engineering principles is a plus
Successful completion of formal coursework involving statistical analysis
A demonstrated ability to perform in a fast paced, changing, and demanding environment.
An excellent command of the English language, both written and oral
Demonstrated skills in facilitating cross functional meetings, managing teams, and working effectively across all functions

Responsibilities

Manage customer complaints and returns
Manage the company's non-conformance databases
Lead problem-solving activities utilizing industry standard methodologies: 8D’s, 5 whys, 3x5, Ishikawa fishbone diagrams
Work with Sales and Supply Chain staff on customer returns and vendor issues
Direct or inform technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities
Perform initial analysis and testing on customer returns/suspect parts and disposition accordingly
Work with Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel on RCCA
Complete FAI reports per AS9102 for submittal to customer
Conduct Process audits and participate in the Layered Process Audit program
Plan and conduct AS9100 Internal Audits as part of the audit team
Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures
Experience with APQP and PPAP process (Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan)
With input from Engineering, plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component
Develop Incoming Inspection requirements
Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, assist with maintaining customer-specific requirements, Supplier quality manuals and company quality records
Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and other Quality tools for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes
Participate in Production and Vendor MRB activities
Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities
Develop procedures and work instructions as needed
Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management
Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities and present technical and program information to team members and management
Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards
Manage multiple demands (Internal and External) while demonstrating good attention to detail, schedules and deliverables