Summary:
Responsible for upholding and improving manufactured product and process quality by analyzing data using leading-edge quality improvement tools and techniques, ensuring compliance with UIC’s Quality Management System and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Be on the leading-edge converting paper-based quality acceptance criteria (QAC) to our new MES, to identify quality and efficiency improvements.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Conversion and maintenance of existing QAC (quality acceptance criteria) in the MES (manufacturing Execution System).
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Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of manufactured products.
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Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
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Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of products.
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Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures, reporting results to team members and management as requested.
- Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
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May collaborate with staff engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
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Troubleshoots quality and performance issues on the manufacturing floor.
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Active member of New Product Introduction (NPI) teams with an eye towards validation of quality and performance standards.
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May compile and write training materials and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
Minimum Requirements:
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BS Degree in engineering or other technical discipline and 2-4 years’ experience, preferred.
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Relevant 2 year degree with 6+ years’ experience or HS diploma with 8+ years’ experience, considered.
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Professional experience writing equipment test plans within a manufacturing environment is desired.
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Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
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Clear communication with fellow colleagues, and in giving presentations.
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ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is desirable.
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Strong mechanical engineering aptitude is preferred.
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Reliability Engineering background a plus.
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Prior experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a plus
Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:
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Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem-solving tools to continuously improve work processes.
Physical Demands:
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Frequently required to access and manipulate various objects, tools, or controls.
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Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
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Remaining stationary for extended periods and needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally from time to time; <10%.
**Due to direct engagement with U.S. Defense information and related Federal mandates, this role will require U.S. Citizenship in order to be considered
Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Target Annual Base Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 + Robust Benefits
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's high-tech gadgets, and to create the most advanced technologies in the fast-moving electronics industry. From cell phones and tablets to infrastructure, industrial, automotive, military and medical products, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!
