Quality Systems Engineer

Nidec • Saint Charles, IL

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Quality Systems Engineer, the Quality Systems Engineer assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing products. The position establishes and maintains quality and reliability standards, product inspection standards, testing procedures, finished-product disposition standards, rework standards, and quality documentation. It prepares product and process quality reports and supports quality management initiatives at OEDC, including supervising quality-related positions. The role also maintains the professional and technical knowledge of the quality assurance staff, manages the quality assurance budget, and supports and implements the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy as it applies to work activities.

The position requires at least five years of quality experience and at least two years of supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree and strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong written and verbal communication, and close attention to detail and documentation. The role is listed as First Shift. Physical duties include sitting, talking or hearing, standing, handling objects, reaching, walking, kneeling or squatting, bending, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Quality.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to perform the physical duties described, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality and reliability standards by studying product and consumer requirements with management, production operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Establish in-process product inspection standards by studying manufacturing methods.
• Ensure testing procedures meet customer standards.
• Establish finished-product disposition standards by devising evaluation tests, methods, and procedures.
• Establish rework standards by devising RFMEA.
• Establish and maintain the product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Supervise positions supporting quality management initiatives for OEDC, which may include Warranty, Quality Techs, Quality Lab Technicians, Quality Engineers, Metrology Tech, APQP/PPAP Coordinator, and Quality Coordinator/Administrator.
• Maintain quality assurance staff performance through coaching, counseling, discipline, planning, monitoring, and appraisal.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Prepare the quality assurance budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.
• Support and implement the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy as it pertains to work activities.
• Perform other job-related duties and follow job-related instructions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior