Supplier Quality Engineer

IEA•Kenosha, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer (QE) receives directions from the Quality Manager on a daily operational basis. The Quality Engineer develops their own work plans on both a short- and long-term basis to meet the goals of the Quality Management System and resolves many problems independently. We are searching for a person who enjoys working with and developing a great group of people in process improvement resulting in an increase in job satisfaction for themselves as well as their co-workers. They should have a passion for improving Quality Systems and be willing to be a “hands on” member of the team that has a “can do” and “never give up” attitude. They should be excited about a challenge to improve an organization that is hungry for improvement, has high integrity, is a leader in their markets, and is looking to further the gap in product quality between itself and its competitors.

Requirements

Knowledge of quality practices and procedures including metrics and statistical analyses.
Ability to review and improve industry processes in thermal cooling.
Strong understanding of GD&T processes.
Ability to communicate (oral/written).
Clear understanding of the ISO standard system.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, etc.
Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple work activities simultaneously.
Ability to read, understand and interpret field documents, shop drawings and blueprints.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including maintenance and implementation of ISO 9001 and updates thereof.
Engineering degree (Industrial or Mechanical) or a related field

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts preferably.
Experience in the Automotive Industry that includes APQP/PPAP.
Knowledge of heat transfer theory and radiator assembly and construction desired.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt desirable.
Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable.
An MBA is desirable.

Responsibilities

Review company processes for improvements to strength the manufacturing process.
Assist in the evaluation of current practices and determine level of compliance to the ISO 9001 standard. If less than full compliance is identified, assist, or lead the effort to implement change to full compliance while reducing “waste” in the process.
Leads corrective action activities due to internal and external nonconformance including management of supplier corrective actions.
Supports the PPAP process.
Leads continuous improvement in GD&T.
Perform Gage R&R studies to identify the need for measurement system improvement, recommend improved measurement systems, and prove their effectiveness prior to implementation.
Member of our Internal Audit Team
Development of calibration systems.
Evaluate incoming non-conforming products for use in production or return to the supplier.
Maintains a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees.
Other duties assigned as necessary.