Quality Engineer (Senior Level) Direct Hire

Job Overview

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g., internal, supplier, customer and customer warranty).
• Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product / process quality issues.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
• Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO9001).
• Write product test procedures and Control Plans.
• Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and first piece approval process.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma and Measurement System Analysis.
• Lead quality audits.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.

• Strong computer skills in Excel and/or Access, strong problem solving skills, good math and analytical skills.
• Experience with ISO9001
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principals
• Strong hands on abilities
• Able to explain strategic goals to direct reports while managing the tactical tasks
• Strong communication skills: Must be able to talk with both Internal and External customers
• Experience reading and interpreting dimensional drawings and industry standards
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a science-related field or equal work experience. Other degrees may be considered as well.
• Certification courses in software such as Power Point, MS Word, Outlook and MS Excel.