Quality Engineer

Kimball Electronics•Jasper, IN

13d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to lead, support and continuously improve the quality planning activities including: Customer and supplier activities, assisting in Corrective Action activities, quality reporting, acting as a communication link between KEI and the customer, and pursuing continuous improvement. The person in this role will be working in a cross functional team led by the Lead Engineer and Program Manager to meet and exceed customer expectations for new and sustaining product. The Customer Engineer may include direct communications with the customer(s) and making data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority above all. To be successful the candidate must be self-motivated, persistent, quality driven, a quick learner, possess good communication skills, have a positive attitude, and be able work independently but be a team player. The Quality Manager and the Lead Customer Engineer will work with the QE on developing these key characteristics. The QE will also help to mentor and lead the Engineering Technician (ET) and Engineering Admin (EA).

Requirements

Utilization of Statistical Analysis & Tools: Chi Square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC
ESD knowledge
GD&T knowledge
MSA knowledge preferable
Knowledge of applicable customer Quality Standards and IPC Standards
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, TS16949
Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma Strategy
PPAP Requirements
Experience in Electronics Manufacturing
Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience
Quality Corrective Action background
Disciplined problem solving approach
Project Leadership skills
Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification
Proven success in running Kaizen events.
Proven track record of overcoming obstacles to launch new products.
Robotics, Pneumatics, Kinematics, Control Systems Design understanding
Problem solving techniques and processes
Knowledge of software and applications development processes
Learn KEJ Quality Management System requirements
Learn Customer Requirements and Quality flow downs
Take co-ownership of the customer meetings, data for the meetings, action items
Learn Quality and Operations documentation and processes
Learn and provide input to the MRB and NPI process
Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture

Nice To Haves

5+ years Quality Engineering experience preferred
Electronics Manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and guidance to lead, support and continuously improve quality planning activities.
Manage customer and supplier activities.
Assist in Corrective Action activities.
Generate quality reports.
Act as a communication link between KEI and the customer.
Pursue continuous improvement.
Meet and exceed customer expectations for new and sustaining product.
Communicate directly with customers.
Make data-driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority.
Mentor and lead the Engineering Technician (ET) and Engineering Admin (EA).
Co-own Corrective Action to closure internally and externally.
Reduce overall PPM and improve internal yields by implementing data-driven decisions and actions/poke yokes to improve customer metrics and reduce COPQ.
Manage customer RMA’s and communications of complaints.
Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEA and Control Plans and First Article Inspections.
Develop and submit PPAP / product approval documents for new/changed products to meet customer requirements.
Participate in supplier audits / supplier development, as needed.
Review customer documentation and determine process/flow and equipment/tooling requirements.
Works with Quality Department to improve efficiency/effectiveness of inspection methods/processes through improved methods, improved manufacturing processes, and/or identification of resource needs (personnel, technology, etc.).
Trains others on quality related requirements, procedures, methods, etc.