Quality Engineer

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The Quality Engineer plays an active role in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and standardization of inspection methods, processes and procedures.

• Communicate, report, and coordinate with the Quality Manager to establish and determine required actions, set priorities, develop projects, and pursue standardization opportunities.
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods in real time to analyze data and evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Oversee programming for various machines and applications in Quality, such as the CMM, Keyence, and QC Calc/QC Gage.
• Define and interpret geometric dimensioning requirements from drawings.
• Complete Gage R&R and capability studies as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Review data during quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Act as quality representative for customer source delegated inspection processes (SDR, DSQR).
• Implement quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with the manager.
• Play an active role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System within the organization.
• Review customer complaints, analyze returns, and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in conducting internal and external plant audits.
• Analyze data of production runs to ensure parts are produced to meet customer requirements.
• Perform PPAP studies as necessary.
• Maintain and schedule calibration of measuring and test equipment and inspection tools.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to the management team.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Instill awareness and knowledge of accuracy and safety among employees to minimize accidents and provide a safe work environment.
• Identify and investigate quality problems by working with Manufacturing Engineering and other departments to implement and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Train operators on new systems, quality updates and other areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires a minimum of 3 years of previous quality supervision experience in an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment. Experience with Qualtrax, QC Gage/QC Calc, Keyence Programming, and/or JD Edwards is preferred. Experience with the following standards is preferred:

• ISO 9001
• AS 9100
• ISO 14001
• OHSAS 18001
• FAA TSO C150

• Ability to read and evaluate drawings, specifications and procedures to identify requirements, including knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using precision inspection instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, optical comparator, CMM) and knowledge of their usage, resolution, accuracy and efficiency.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to communicate standards and documents effectively.
• High level of attention to detail and advanced problem solving skills (root cause analysis).
• Good to intermediate computer skills with Qualtrax, JDE, Microsoft Office, and experience writing programs for SPC software (e.g., QC Calc/QC Gage) and automated inspection equipment (Seebrez, Keyence, CMM).
• Knowledge of materials and material requirements related to customer orders (ASTM, AMS, Customer Specifications).
• Ability to program and operate Seebrez, Keyence, QC Calc, and Coordinate Measuring Machine.
• Ability to train other personnel.

This position is located in a manufacturing facility requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, and bending. About 90% of time on the production floor with heavy machinery and loud sounds. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Manual dexterity for typing.

• Safety glasses to be worn at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes to be worn at all times on the production floor.

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary starting at $75,000.

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