Quality Engineer

Element Materials Technology•Gary, IN

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About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. The primary function of the Quality Engineer is to assist the Senior Quality Manager in creating, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system that meets ISO/IEC 17025 as well as all Element policies, procedures, and requirements while fostering a quality culture within the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a technical field from a four year college or university or three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Self-disciplined and self-motivated
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to maintain professional candor at all times and remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs. Strong and effective interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect
Independent thought and problem solving abilities
Exhibit professional sense of organization, cleanliness, and presentation

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Quality Management Systems (i.e. ISO 17025 and ITAR Regulations) and Trade Compliance Regulations (i.e. ITAR or EAR) is desired but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible to support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Quality Management System (e.g. maintain AVL, External Document List, NCR Log and follow-up process, Training Records, etc.)
Responsible for the record and document control aspects of the Quality Management System (policies, procedures, forms, instructions, and Cal Recall System – Asset Management System)
In conjunction with the Senior Quality Manager and the Department Managers, coordinate, implement, document, and verify employee training to include the New Employee Onboarding Training
Support the interim audits, vendor audits, and assist Quality Manager with audits and accreditation activities conducted by outside agencies (Element clients, A2LA, etc.)
Work directly with departments to enforce quality requirements by conducting and reporting Test Method Audits, Test Activity Audits, and Quality Checks
Work with Senior Quality Manager and other relevant staff on customer complaints, concerns, and inquiries
On an as needed basis, perform and document interim audits and Job Package reviews to verify completeness and accuracy
Review and approve calibration records and test reports
Maintain Quality Management System (eQMS) intranet site as requested
Support the Root Cause, Corrective Action, and Audit processes for Non-Conformances and Out of Tolerance (OOT) conditions
Perform other related duties as required