Sr Quality Engineer

Wieland North America • Waterbury, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. Wieland is hiring a Sr. Quality Engineer. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for improving production processes and the quality of the material to manufacture copper and stainless steel-alloy strips cost effectively. This role is located in Waterbury, CT and will be fully on-site. While this role is local, occasional travel to other locations will be required (15-25% travel).

Requirements

• 4-7 years’ experience in a quality engineering role or similar work experience equivalent.
• Familiar with ASTM standards for copper base and Stainless Steel and able to interpret standard.
• Effective Root Cause analysis skills
• Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Improvement Techniques.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (preferred).
• Familiar with SAP ERP system (preferred)
• Experience in the metals processing industry for copper-base and stainless-steel alloys - preferred.
• Understanding of metals processing equipment such as rolling mills, annealing furnaces, leveling lines, slitting equipment and their capabilities – (preferred).
• Ability to understand metallurgical properties within the various metal systems
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, TS 16949 standards (internal auditor certification)
• Certified Six Sigma - Minimum – yellow belt – preferred
• Basic Understanding of Electroplating of metal strip products – (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implement company's quality policy and procedures for laboratory personnel, utilizing the Quality Management System.
• Accept/reject base stock material based upon conformity or non-conformity to purchasing material specifications.
• Change processing routers as needed to accommodate available resources.
• Authorize rework of non-conforming material to meet customer specifications.
• Reject material on the shop floor if it is non-conforming and initiate remakes.
• Authorize material return from the customers.
• Strong adherence to Wieland Safety Culture
• Develop quality steps for new and existing products.
• Assist with management of ISO 9000 quality system and internal auditor of the ISO 9000 quality management system.
• Perform internal and process audits as required by our ISO 9001 certification
• Help organize and manage management review meetings for quality management system
• Assists in all quality audit functions from both customers and outside surveillance audits.
• Review mechanical properties of processed material to meet customer specifications and make processing changes as needed.
• Evaluate non-conformance of in-process material and determine material disposition for rework, reject or remake.
• Support Sales and Technical Service needs as related to customer expectations, including dimensional layouts and capability studies, and root cause investigation.
• Evaluate customer complaints and rejections.
• Determine disposition of returned material.
• Assist with administering calibration system
• Assist manufacturing with procedures, processing, and material issues.
• Conduct experiments to develop processing parameters for new items or new alloys and also to evaluate the cause of non-conformance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monitor and track process variables for Continuous Improvement of mechanical properties

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• 401(k) contribution + match.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Wellness Programs – eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree