QA Engineer

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Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

ABBA Roller is seeking a QA Engineer 2 who will support various aspects of ABBA’s Quality Management System, ensuring world-class systems and performance through a continual focus on process improvement, supplier development, and customer interaction. Support a culture of Continuous Improvement and positive Customer Experiences. Substantial knowledge of the ISO quality management system and formal problem-solving tools such as 8D and Ishikawa is required.

ABBA Roller has been a world-leading provider of Rubber/Polyurethane for rotary components in the industrial markets. Our team designs, manufactures, reconditions, Rubber & Chrome Rollers. ABBA Roller provides unparalleled and creative solutions to critical and complex problems.

• Quality engineering responsibility for Rubber and Urethane processes
• Quality Champion and change agent for assigned areas of responsibility
• Implement and maintain the Cost of Quality system
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure that designs can be manufactured with repeatable Quality
• Plan and perform internal quality audits and execute action items
• Lead Quality initiatives and develop and facilitate Quality teams
• Provide Quality function support by working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to manage customer relations, expectations, needs, and satisfaction
• Independently drive and direct actions with departmental groups to maintain MRB and RMA issues
• Drive key Quality performance metrics: DPPM, OTD, Cost of Quality, Customer Scorecards, Internal Audit Risk and Effectiveness, Supplier Performance, and Contract Review.
• Formulate and maintain quality assurance/control objectives complementary to organization policies and goals, and training requirements.
• Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
• Design and implement quality control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• All other duties and tasks as required.

• 5+ years working experience in a manufacturing regulated environment
• Previous experience in a high-mix, low volume job shop
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100D Quality Management System processes.

• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing requirements and specifications
• Proven track record of partnering with manufacturing via applying Engineering and Quality expertise to improve quality, reduce cost, improve lead time, and drive efficiencies
• Experience or past history with root cause analysis and corrective action
• Knowledge of auditing ISO 9001:2015 Quality standards
• Experience with formal quality and operations systems
• Familiar with Kaizen, 6S, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Production
• Capable of reviewing and interpreting drawings, contracts / POs, and applicable processing standards.
• Proficient in the use of digital/analog measuring instruments, e.g., micrometers, calipers, linear and dial gauges, height gauges, and a visual comparator
• Skilled at performing First Article inspections
• Proficiency with MS Office applications:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• An understanding of the use and application of SPC

At ABBA Roller, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

ABBA Roller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

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