Quality Engineer

Deploy Quality Tools

• DMAIC methodology (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
• Data mining and root cause analysis
• Reliability / repeatability (Gage R & R)
• Lead Black Belt Projects and key process improvement teams
• Develop Green Belts and teach and coach tool use to all associates
• Develop & implement process auditing / measurement systems for internal / external processes
• Build prevention into the development of new products / processes using Quality Engineering concepts
• Uses teaming approach to get things done, supports process teams.
• Checks satisfaction of internal / external customers through use of quality tools and Customer/Supplier metrics
• Enable and support the Total Training Plan, work instructions and procedure creation and control, and Teaming Systems in the facility

Process Improvement

• Kaizens – lead and participate in kaizens
• Deploy lean tools
• Identifies waste and rework and enacts plan to improve/solve
• Uses teaming approach to get things done, supports process teams on both quality and process improvements
• Support and track step 6 and 7’s from team process improvements.
• Ensures that Engineering changes and capital improvements meet timelines and desired outcomes

VOC Support

• Engages in resolving customer remake and listening post concerns.
• Using above process and quality acumen resolves issues and creates sustainable solutions.
• Follows up with internal and external customers to ensure resolution is effective
• Establishing key quality characteristics that assure value stream is effective.

Necessary Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or similar engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Operations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead through teams as well as be effective team members of a facility management team.
• Knowledge of the application of statistical tools for problem solving, process measurement, process control, and process improvement (for example: SPC, Design of Experiment, Process Capability, and Gage R&R).
• Working knowledge of Minitab statistical software (or similar) and adept with Microsoft Office products (including MS-Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Project Manager).
• ISO9000 (Or similar) Preferred Experience
• Experience in quality management systems and Total Quality Management concepts.
• Consumer products quality and process improvement experience
• Must be able to plan and direct own work with minimal direction from others.
• Lean Manufacturing tools.