Quality Engineer

Knowles Corporation • Liberty, SC

124d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring consistent application of quality techniques, providing statistical information for quality improvement, and investigating, analyzing, and resolving quality problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment with a Quality Emphasis. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing factory certified to AS9100, or ISO 9001.
• Experience with various quality system improvement tools, including 8D, Lean Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, Kaizen, CPK, Fishbone, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work well in a high-volume production environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints / CAD Drawings and utilize equipment such as calipers, calculators, computers, and comply with safety protocols in chemical and electronics laboratories.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.
• Project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record problems relating to the product lines, initiate actions to prevent the recurrence of any nonconformities relating to products and processes.
• Assist in the evaluation and qualification of new product designs and new supplier materials via a new product development process.
• Monitor and support site quality objectives by maintaining metrics, and report these on a monthly basis.
• Lead performance improvement projects to increase facility capability to consistently meet Internal and customer requirements.
• Participate in documentation review, approval, revision, or creation as necessary to ensure processes are properly documented.
• Participate in the creation of First Article Inspection (FAI) of new product designs to ensure all requirements are met.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, striving to achieve customer satisfaction and prevent recurring issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• Onsite Physician
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees