Junior Quality Engineer

Jr. Quality Engineer – Manufacturing

Direct Hire – On Site

Base Qualifications

– Must have a desire to learn and grow within the organization.
– Associates Degree / Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering OR Equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of quality related experience.
– Experience in Manufacturing and QA/QC engagement
– Excellent organizational skills
– Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
– Proficient in document control
– Superior listening, oral and written communication skills
– Precise attention to detail including accuracy and integrity of information

Preferred Qualifications:

– Knowledge of ISO-9001:2008 or 2015, and AIAG Core Tools to support APQP/PPAP submittals
– Demonstrate ability to plan and conduct internal QMS audits as a lead auditor
– A-620 CIS or ISO9001 Internal Auditor Certification is a plus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

– Assist the Quality and HSE Manager in revision of the Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ISO 9001:2015 certification
– Conducts activities, such as, risk assessment, process studies, and process validations to improve prevention and containment of product failures supporting APQP/PPAP submissions
– Works closely with design and manufacturing engineers to develop, implement, and monitor manufacturing quality plans
– Inspects raw materials, incoming materials, outgoing products
– Interact with project managers, operations managers, manufacturing engineers, and assembly technicians to oversee and resolve issues of concern
– Maintain quality records associated with all inspections, including non-conformances, and corrective/preventive action
– Compiles customer incident reports for product containment inspections, failure analysis and repair — including photographs and detail of work performed
– Facilitates autopsy/return of non-conforming materials and supporting documentation
– Conducts audits on material and processes
– Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and makes recommendations based on findings
– Responsible for working safely in support of customer requirements.
– Interact with Purchasing and Suppliers on quality related issues
– May participate in lean improvement events, such as quick kaizens
– Represent the organization on quality matters to suppliers and customers in a timely and professional manner
– Participates in third party audits, including regulatory (UL, CSA), customer, and registrar
– Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying testing method and samples
– Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, peers, vendors, customers, and the public
– Methodically step through “5-Why” to identify root causes and solve problems, dealing with a variety of changing situations under stress
– Continually evaluates methods and recommends processes that add value to the products and services
– Responsible for a safe work environment

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