Quality Engineer

Under the direction of department management, exercises responsibility for execution of Quality Assurance strategies and tactical plans at (HIAMS)AM sites. This position develops priorities and objectives in cooperation with each site management team and oversees implementation. Position serves as a corporate resource to all Quality staff and management teams at all sites. This position exercises independent judgment routinely and operates within established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Execution of Quality Assurance strategies and tactical plans at (HIAMS)AM sites; Developing priorities and objectives in cooperation with each site management team and overseeing implementation; Serving as a corporate resource to all Quality staff and management teams at all sites; Developing and maintaining Quality Systems; Facilitating root cause analysis; Assisting in supplier development; Visiting customers as necessary and working to meet customer satisfaction; MIR disposition and QIR disposition; PSW production runs; Implementing, monitoring and reviewing SPC programs; Training technicians in Quality Measurement techniques and reporting; Providing support and data to other departments as necessary; Continually working to reduce defects in area of responsibility through cross functional continuous improvement teams; Cooperating with all other personnel as necessary; Preparing daily/weekly/monthly Quality reports to the Q.A. Supervisor; Tracking continuous improvement through measurable reports/graphs; Responsible for scrap meetings daily and scrap reports weekly

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering field; At least 3 years prior related experience preferred; Less than 3 years of in-field experience can be supplemented by an advanced (Masters) degree; Ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications; Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work from engineering specifications, manuals, drawings, established procedures, verbal and written instructions; Ability to use a variety of precision measuring equipment; Basic supervisory skills; SPC, FMEA, 8-D corrective action and DOE knowledge; KAIZEN activities; Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work

Nice to have

Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; Advanced (Masters) degree can supplement less than 3 years of in-field experience