Quality Engineer

Lincotek Medical LLC•Duncan, SC

30d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer must possess experience in a manufacturing industry with increasing responsibilities in Quality, Engineering or Operations. Strong focus on quality systems (e.g. AS9100, NADCAP), process qualifications, nonconformance management, continuous. He/she will be responsible for bringing new product and processes to market on time and within budget. He/she will apply techniques and processes, teach and mentor best practices (Lean, Six Sigma, Management System deployment DFM, DFA, DOE, FMEA, VA/VE, etc.).

Requirements

A Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineer bachelor’s degree or over 10 years equivalent experience is required.
ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP, GE S1000, and Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience required.
Proven experience in the Quality or Engineering field with a minimum of 7 years’ experience. Industrial gas turbine, aerospace, or automotive industry strongly preferred.
NPI/APQP experience is required. Thorough knowledge of quality assurance programs and engineering method & principles.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to read and write English fluently, and have the ability to interact with all levels of customers, including technical managers.
Must be able to read, analyze and interpret blueprints and specifications. Ability to read and interpret and write technical procedures and documents. Firm understanding and use with precision measuring devices and techniques used to measure component characteristics.
Position requires experience, initiative, ingenuity and the ability to work independently to produce the highest level of quality and productivity against established standards. Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
Must be able to achieve and maintain Metcut CCL Certification.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project and ERP.
Strong knowledge of both metric and US measurement systems.
Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

Certified as an ASNT Level III Fluorescent Penetrant Inspector is highly desirable.
New company startup and/or Joint Venture experience preferred.
Experience with ERP systems, including quality Module, bill of materials, and work flow routing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Report weekly/monthly metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost for the organization are met and trending in the right direction. Proper production preparation, quality, time accuracy, through the implementation of continuous improvement are key.
Act as lead product and process quality expert for customer and internal organization in the case of PPAP, MSA, material specifications, coating specifications and assembly application.
Read, analyze, and discuss customer required specifications managing all qualification kick-off meetings and put decisions into actions. Works to complete projects on time and within budget.
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies to determine appropriate action and to solve a variety of problems. Analyze nonconforming reports, returned products and recommends corrective action.
Develop, revise, apply and maintain quality procedures, quality plans, software control, work travellers and other applicable documents in accordance with IS09001, AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP, S1000, industry standards, and customer requirements. Participate in and support product development to assure all quality issues are addressed.
Implement methods of procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products. Performs a variety of duties to independently perform dimensional, visual and non-destructive testing of diversified components and assemblies are fabricated in compliance with engineering, industry standards and customer approved documents
Interface with all areas of the company, its customers and suppliers on quality issues. Facilitate progress and closure of corrective actions. Participate in root cause identification and corrective actions implementation to permanently eliminate defects. Verifiy actions implemented during RCCA process. Utilize 8D and DMAIC approach to problem solving and non-conformances.
As required, perform internal & external audits and surveys with compliance to the Management Systems, industry standards, and customer requirements. Develop reports based on inspection and audit results. Participate in audits from external sources.
Organize, motivate and lead cross functional team in PFMEA development and periodic scheduled updates for each production process.
Safely and effectively operate laboratory equipment for cutting, mounting, embedding and polishing for preparing the metallographic samples if necssary.
Adhere to the Company's Quality and Safety Management System and in accordance with its procedures and requirements.
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve Key Performance Indicators for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Participate in Kaizen events, promote positive employee environment, and community involvement.
Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies including adherence to good safety practices. Training of personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned