Quality Engineer

As the Quality Engineer - Reliability, you will be a key member in the execution of the company strategy in quality and sustaining engineering during all phases of the product lifecycle.  Work closely with engineering to develop tests and metrics for reliability engineering. Test, develop improvements, and diagnose in commerce technologies. Lead warranty project teams, including integrated cross-function teams, in the execution of product improvements.

 

Major Responsibilities Include:

 

·         Provide leadership and project management for major product investigations and improvements.

·         Direct and perform engineering testing to ensure that newly designed items are properly tested.  Ensures testing is completed on time and within budget.

·         Develop with engineering standardize work for new product introductions to validate quality standards.

·         Understand and autonomously execute change management to include product and regulatory documentation.

·         Work with outside vendors to evaluate existing products for reliability and failure modes.

·         Provide evaluation of design changes from engineering  and cost perspectives.  

·         Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams and senior level management.

·         Work with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing on drawings, BOM, change notices and tests.

·         Execute six-sigma programs as assigned.

 

Requirements:

 

·         Minimum of 5 years engineering experience

·         Experience in a manufacturing, sustaining, or hands-on troubleshooting quality role.

·         Experience developing testing methods and reliability calculations.

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

·         Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business, a plus.

·         Six sigma experience (preferred)

·         Ability to plan, organize and prioritize

·         Conscientious, team player who drives for results

·         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

·         Light / moderate travel based on business needs

·         Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.