Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

LOCATION:

Watertown, NY / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND:
New York Air Brake | REQUISITION  | JOB GRADE: 15 | ON-SITE/REMOTE:
On-site

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse
-the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico-reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Knorr-Bremse products and manufacturing processes meet internal and external quality standards. This role includes the development and application of PFMEA, control Plans, FAI's, audits, testing and inspection activities, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Review and approval of Engineering drawings for implementation

* Responsibility for medium complexity Assembly Cells (PQE).

* Understands Product / KPI performance, calculation, and reporting.

* Participates in New Product Launch activities to ensure the effective transfer of the Engineering intent, as shown in supporting engineering documents, is realized in supplier and internal processes at the required high level of quality.

* Use advanced quality statistical / 6 Sigma tools (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE) for defining root causes and implementing effective fact-based corrective actions.

* Evaluation of independent test results and reports, including Engineering test plans, test reports, and third-party material and failure analysis reports.

* Perform customer visits as required.

* Lead in non-conforming material review, MRB, on-hold material, and Containment of defects, and lead or manage corrective actions.

* Drive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis activities for both Process and Design FMEAs.

* Develop effective quality control and associated risk management plans.

* Conducts routine audits and/or surveys to determine the acceptability of quality controls.

* Monitors experimental / pilot product runs.

* Lead / complete capability and gage R&R studies as directed.

* Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and ensure compliance with the company's rules and policies.

* Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines, and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.

* Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e., ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).

* Maintain and safeguard business records.

Competencies:

Technical

* Must possess knowledge and practical understanding of electromechanical equipment and principles.

Must possess the ability to understand engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics.

Has the ability to develop and implement Quality standards.

* Effectively use company-provided IT tools such as SAP, Eigner/Cadim, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab in the performance of Quality Engineering, and the reporting to management of Product / KPI Performance.

* Understands KPS or lean behaviors and able to apply these to processes.

* Experienced with APQP and relevant Quality control tools and processes, including knowledge of or education in Quality Engineering, design control, and verification and validation tools and methodologies.

* Independently analyze and trend data, formulate and implement corrective actions to improve products, processes, and systems.

* Experienced in Advanced Math, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab.

* Capable of scheduling, planning, and program management.

* Understands PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).

* Has advanced problem-solving skills.

* Experienced in Metallurgy/Materials Testing and inspection/measuring machines and tools CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges).

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Competencies:

Core

* Must possess multitasking skills - simultaneously work on multiple programs and various quality task activities

* Must possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

* Must work well in a team environment, both internally and with customers

Must have effective writing skills for technical report generation

* Is proactive and strategic thinking.

* Has strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills; confident to face customer or supplier, able to effectively lead teams.

* Has the ability to influence others.

Individual competencies

* Managing & Improving Processes - Describes the ability to plan, prioritize, monitor, and improve work processes and allocate resources.

* Creativity & Innovation - Includes…