Quality Engineer Job in Highland 62249, Illinois US
JOB SUMMARY
This position will be a champion/catalyst for change and help lead the transition from a traditional quality control system to a robust quality assurance based system. They will also help lead the transition mistake proofing the process through techniques like poka-yoke. This position will champion the building of a functioning ISO based quality system and perform various engineering support functions to ensure that applicable Cooper B-Line products are produced in accordance to customer and engineering specifications. Partner with product line management and sales to define the voice of the customer (VOC) quality metrics that helps ensure the continuous improvement of our quality perception with our customers. Establish and sustain the use of the quality systems metrics and tools using SAP to support the systematic improvement of site level quality system. Develop and provide training for quality across all aspects of the business.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide engineering support to sustain and improve a total quality assurance system in accordance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Coordinate and conduct technical training and provide support to quality technicians to ensure that the facility is in compliance with established quality and improvement policies and procedures; meets or exceeds customer’s quality expectations and standards.
- Collect and analyze quality data, identify problem areas, recommend solutions and coordinate / facilitate corrective action to control costs and achieve established quality objectives for external failures, scrap, problem orders and related performance measures.
- Monitor and coordinate quality engineering functions including inspection, testing, repair and auditing and maintain required quality records and documentation to verify that all quality and manufacturing systems and processes meet or exceed industry standards and/or customer specifications.
- Provide engineering support to maintain a system to evaluate and ensure that vendors and suppliers meet or exceed established quality policies, procedures and expectations.
- Interact with all internal departments as well as customers and vendors to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely, cost effective and productive manner.
- Provide engineering support to identify, specify and recommend equipment and software to most efficiently measure and monitor the quality assurance system and processes..
- Process Continuous Improvements – Determine and implement best practices in all processing areas within the facility to improve quality.
- Analyzes and recommends methods for reducing manufacturing errors, scrap and rework.
- Provide recommendation for packaging improvements to prevent freight related damages.
- Investigate Product Complaints and implement corrective actions
- Monitor scrap and PPM of plant
Job Requirements:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree – Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering or other 4 year degree and/or equivalent experience with 3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering
- Knowledge and previous experience with total quality assurance systems, lean manufacturing principles and practices, ISO 9000, six sigma, Kaizen activities and related quality and continuous improvement programs and methods are required.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products, PowerPoint, and MiniTab.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
- Strong process orientation, analytical and planning ability.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks on time and within a budget.
- Ability to assess risk, to proactively capitalize on opportunities and challenges.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively build team consensus and influence others.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, project management and facilitation skills.
- Exemplary leadership and communication skills to effectively lead, mentor and facilitate.
- Self-starter, able to work with or lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong time management skills that require little supervision.
- Ability to identify and resolve production issues as necessary.