Senior Quality Engineer

Agility Fuel Systems Llc•Salisbury, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and implements Advanced Quality Management System improvements and lead design/process enhancements to meet internal goals and exceed external customer expectations. Works independently and collaboratively under the guidance of the Quality Site Lead, Quality Manager, or Director of Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or 10 years of applicable experience is required
Manufacturing or industrial environment work experience is required (4+ year)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required
Implementation and evaluation of process controls is required
Ability to use basic measurement instruments such as a micrometer, caliper, etc. is required
Ability to sit, stand and walk for up to 8 hours or more per day is required
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a limited basis, up to 40 lbs. occasionally is required
Ability to work with both hands and both feet on a regular basis is required
Computer Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) with advanced capabilities in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred
ASQ Quality Engineer certification (CQE) is preferred
Other certifications, such as ASQ Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), Lean, lead auditor (ISO 9001, TS 16949, 14001, etc.), Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, etc. are desired
Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes is preferred
Lean methodology/tools such as mistake-proofing (poke-yoke), value stream mapping (VSM), and Kaizen is preferred
Process-based Management System audits (ISO 9001, 14001, TS 16949, etc.) is Preferred
Development and maintenance of production Control Plans is preferred
Knowledge of basic gage calibration practices is preferred
Power BI
Selection and analysis of statistical methods (SPC, ANOVA, hypothesis testing, etc.) is preferred
Application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods is preferred
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is preferred
Development and analysis of Design of Experiments (DOE) is preferred
Design and analysis of Gage Repeatability& Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies is preferred
Six Sigma or TQM methods/tools is preferred
Familiarity with statistical analysis software such as Minitab, Power Bi or equivalent
Professional organization involvement is desired, such as American Society for Quality (ASQ), Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Association for Operations Management (APICS), Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), or other similar.

Responsibilities

Support the development and launch of new products through effectively and proactively leading product quality planning.
Collaborate closely with Value Stream managers and manufacturing operations to swiftly resolve complex quality issues using advanced problem-solving techniques.
Take a lead role in completing preventive and corrective actions, for both internal and external customer issues, utilizing sophisticated engineering judgment and advanced root cause analysis tools.
Ensure sustained effectiveness of preventive and corrective actions through rigorous verification and validation processes.
Lead and execute comprehensive process capability studies and gage repeatability & reproducibility (GR&R) studies.
Act as the primary representative on the Material Review Board, providing expert evaluation of nonconforming parts and proposing effective dispositions.
Develop and implement control plans that are risk-based, robust and effective in all phases of production.
Conduct thorough internal Management System and process audits, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards.
Evaluate and enhance the capability and performance of new and existing suppliers through detailed on-site audits and assessments.
Proactively Interface with customers and suppliers to manage and resolve quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Review & validate engineering specifications, drawings and work instructions to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
Provide direct supervision and mentorship to Quality Technicians and/or Quality Inspectors, defining work responsibilities, performance goals, and training needs.
Serve as a key point of contact for daily operational support, representing the Quality Team with authority and expertise.
Represent the Quality Team as a point of contact for daily operational support.