AQE Quality Engineer

Job Description:

• Supplier Quality Engineer Supplier Quality Engineers work with employee teams and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude.
• The primary mission of the Quality Engineer is to continuously improve safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on eliminating process waste.
• The use of structured quality improvement tools is required.
• The Quality Engineer will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations.
• Process flow diagrams and cycle-time analysis will be required for process improvement projects to substantiate ROIC.
• Examples of process improvement projects include inventory accuracy, production throughput, and plant flow.
• The Quality Engineer reports to the Director of Quality.

• Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of six-sigma projects.
• Lead teams in applying the six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste.
• Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model:
  Project Charter, Process Map, Thought Process Map, Pareto Chart, Trend Chart, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Histogram, SPC, FMEA, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, 5S, Correlation Analysis, Error-proofing, Cpk, Ppk, Corrective Action Matrix, and Continual Improvement Control Plan.
• Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome.
• Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause.
• Annual ROIC expectation is $100,000 achieved via process improvement.
• Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.
• Perform process capability studies internally and externally.
• Analyse process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints.
• Ability to effectively manage large process improvement projects using MS Project software.
• Revise procedures for process improvement.
• Investigate/analyse and benchmark industry practices for process validation assessments.
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods.
• Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Contracts, Sales and Manufacturing to improve processes.

• Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints.
• Minimal travel as required. (Once per month on average for a duration of 1-3 days.)
• Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/educational courses as required.
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Hold a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or must acquire within eight months of filling this position
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification (or equivalent) required within eight (8) months of filling this position
• Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods
• Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, tolerancing, GD&T symbols, etc. Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics
• Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem solving techniques utilizing computer applications MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes e‑mail, Visio, Statistical software, and JDE experience is recommended and will be mandatory within three (3) months in this position

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Internship experience

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit  to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.