Sr Quality Engineer - Utica, NY

Indium Corporation•City of Utica, NY

53d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading initiatives to understand processes and to implement appropriate process controls ensuring that the quality of all Indium Corporation’s products meet customer requirements while supporting the growth, visions, and values of Indium Corporation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a science-based technical discipline
5 years work experience in a quality or process engineering position
In-depth knowledge of SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies; ASQ Quality Engineer or Advanced Six Sigma Certification and Lean Manufacturing experience, preferred
Proficiency in MS Office and software for DOE, SPC and data analysis
Advanced math skills
Proven ability to develop and implement testing methods with an emphasis on documenting detailed procedures
Experienced in supporting internal and external customers regarding requests for technical assistance, quality inquiries, and product testing
Demonstrated ability to complete a wide variety of assignments in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success at achieving objectives through participation in, or leadership of, functional or cross-functional work teams
Detail oriented and highly organized
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies; ASQ Quality Engineer or Advanced Six Sigma Certification and Lean Manufacturing experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate Quality Engineering activities with other functions to support quality objectives and QMS processes according to documented procedures
Partner with technical support engineers, manufacturing engineers and operations staff to meet quality objectives
Reduce process variation with DOE and data analysis methods, implementing data driven corrective actions
Prepare and install process FMEA’s and control plans, incorporating the appropriate analysis and use of data based on findings from designed experiments
Prepare corrective actions using customer specified or 8D methodologies
Document procedures per ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100 and/or other relevant quality standards
Support business plans goals and objectives; support manufacturing engineering and R&D with design and implementation of new products and /or technologies following an APQP process
Coordinate the development and preparation of PPAP per customer requirements and industry standards
Support company facilities with quality testing, planning processes and product validations
Study, recommend and modify manufacturing processes with the objective of reducing operating expenses and improve yields
Operate computer programs and statistical software to analyze data, report results, and draw data-driven conclusions
Investigate, identify, recommend, install and maintain quality test equipment
Identify, monitor and maintain quality metrics
Coordinate activities with other quality department staff
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver timely results
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned