Quality Engineer/Supervisor - Manufacturing
Summary:
Responsible for maintaining, implementing and improving Quality Program through execution of the following:
- Development and conduction of training to establish a knowledge base.
- Hands-on use of tools with the purpose of spreading knowledge through execution, while at the same time generating improvements to processes or situations.
- Facilitate the SPC program, practices and systems, along with their effectiveness.
- Take responsibility for Gage R&R procedures, practices and systems, along with their effectiveness.
- Serving as CAR system coordinator, assisting Managers with root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action development.
Responsibilities:
- Drive continuous improvement through execution of improvement activities such as PIT teams, capability studies, Gage R&R, etc.
- Serve as the backup ISO/QS management representative for the QA Manager.
- Create and conduct training programs to establish a common understanding of appropriate tools& techniques.
- Maintain and monitor the corrective/preventive action process. Serve as the direct customer QA contact for problem resolution.
- Serve as a member of the APQP Team, bringing TQM tools to use (and teach to other team members) in the pre-production process and improving the effectiveness of APQP.
- Serve as team leader member and/or advisor on Process Improvement teams. The intent is to use this hands-on opportunity to not only fix & improve but to pass on knowledge of tools &techniques to others.
- Serve as team member and/or advisor on CAR teams. The intent is to use this hands-on opportunity to not only fix/improve but to pass on knowledge techniques.
- Monitor and maintain the Gage R&R process. Foster understanding in department coordinators& operators through hands-on execution of studies. Creates and/or maintains a system formonitoring effectiveness of the system, practices and process. Take action to ensureeffectiveness is achieved.
- Facilitate the SPC process. Foster understanding and prudent use of statistics for product, and ultimately, process monitoring. Establish system for maintaining CPK data in a fashion for ease of use.
- Establish system for monitoring improvement through active use of CPK data for internal operations. Work with departments to promote understanding and appropriate use of data to make improvements.
- Serve as a resource for managers charged with quality implementation.
- Maintain state of the art concepts of quality by attending seminars, reviewing literature, educating management and teaching quality tools to all personnel.
- Provide input into the qualification process of new equipment and/or processes.
- Serve as the backup for the QA staff.
- Provide guidance and direction to the QA staff in the absence of the QA Manager.
- Responsible for the completion of tasks related to the position as assigned by the QA Manager.
- Promote continuous improvement by proactively identifying issues and providing solutions with the goal of reducing cost and improving performance.
- Establish, monitor and make positive contributions to environmental objectives, targets and programs for the continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System.
- Perform other tasks within the scope of the position, as required.
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety rules and regulations.
- Perform special projects and/or prepares special reports as assigned.
- Minimize waste and conserve energy through reuse, recycling, and following Environmental Management System practices.
AUTHORITY
- Able to shut down any process which is producing non-conforming product.
- Authorizes return of samples, as needed, to verify customer complaints.
- Holds stock from shipping which has not passed or completed testing.
- Coordinate work based on daily requirements through the Quality Department.
- Issuance of RGAs, CARs. Initiate re-work/replacement orders as required.
- Establish, monitor and make positive contributions to environmental objectives, targets and programs for the continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System.
- Ensure employees are trained to minimize impact of their work on the environment.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
- Implementation of a comprehensive system for collecting, tracking, analyzing and actin on SPC data.
- Evidence of improvement (reduction) in the number of CARs for problems attacked on CAR teams.
- Key members of each operating unit are capable of performing, analyzing & taking appropriate action on capability studies, Gage R&R and set-up reduction.
- Gage R&R are being completed in each operating area as appropriate.
- Improvement in APQP processes and level of problem solving techniques used in the APQP process.
- Education and training are in sync with Continuous Improvement Program. Brings new techniques and/or applications and applies them to processes.
- Achievement of specific objectives.
- Implementation of QA policies and directives from the QA Manager.
- Continuous Improvement/Waste Reduction evidence must be provided for inclusion in the formal performance evaluation.
- On-time monthly activity reports which include documentation of waste reduction/continuous improvement activities.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Mechanical technical experience is desired.
- Possess a working knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality System standard.
- Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy, principles and objectives of the total quality process is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively at every level of the organization from floor employees to senior management.
- Working knowledge of human relations, group dynamics, and problem solving techniques is required.
- Analytical ability and creativity in the areas of problem solving and group dynamics with a high degree of initiative.
- Laboratory experience, including metallurgical knowledge is preferred.8.SQE / ASP or ASME certification is preferred.
Core Attributes of a Successful Quality Supervisor:
- Accountability / Taking Responsibility
- Attention to Detail
- Conceptual Thinking
- Concrete Organization Skills
- Consistency and Reliability
- Following Directions
- Gaining Commitment
- Handling Rejection
- Managing Stress Effectively
- Initiative / Personal Drive
- Intuitive Decision Making
- Leading Others
- Meeting Standards
- Persistence
- Relationship Building
- Proactive Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Project and Goal Focused
- Quality Oriented
- Respect for Policies and Property
- Results Oriented
- Self Management
- Sense of Timing and Urgency
- Time Management / Prioritization
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
