Position Summary:

The Quality Engineer is responsible to 

• support Quality Management system in collaboration with other employees, suppliers and customers, 
• lead resolution of quality issues in plastics blow molding machines, which consist of mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, electronics and software components,
• work with and/or lead cross-functional teams in resolution of product and process nonconformities by root cause analysis, planning and driving to completion action plans and engineering changes,
• provide training and assure compliance with requirements,
• utilize quality core tools and enforce quality management principles,
• support achievement of quality objectives and improvement of quality, safety and productivity.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• perform visual and measurement inspections and evaluate compliance of products and processes,
• identify, document and communicate information concerning nonconformities and quality issues,
• collect, organize, analyze and present findings and data,
• prepare quality documents and records,
• utilize quality tools such as Pareto, SPC, GR&R and DOE,
• act as a customer liaison and lead resolution of customer complaints,
• oversee and assist suppliers with interpretation of quality requirements, investigation, root cause analysis and planning and implementation of corrections and corrective actions, while leading cross-functional teams, working independently and in a group setting,
• interface with customer contacts to clarify customer requirements and close customer complaints,
• evaluate and assist in development of product and process inspection criteria, key characteristics, inspection and sampling plans,
• represent Quality department in design and launch reviews,
• conduct internal audits and support management reviews,
• evaluate, process and approve document change requests,
• read drawings and schematics, evaluate correct application of GD&T, proper use of process and material specifications and designation of key characteristics for inspection,
• support measurement and analysis of KPI scores,
• follow applicable procedures and work instructions, use forms to create quality records,
• facilitate control of documents and records,
• support other Uniloy plants in implementation of initiatives of the Tecumseh, MI headquarters,
• reinforce product and workplace safety requirements,
• perform other professional duties assigned by Quality Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited academic institution,
• 3 years of experience working as Quality Engineer at ISO 9001 certified company.
• Advanced user experience in MS Office applications.

Preferred qualifications:

• studies or knowledge in some or all of the following: mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics and electronics components, metals and plastics processing, machinery, tooling, plastics extrusion and molding, metrology and GD&T, AIAG core tools, leading Kaizen events and product and process validation,
• ASQ CQE and other certifications,
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification,
• experience in management of supplier quality affairs, including CAPA plans, scorecards and supplier audits,
• experience operating or programming a CMM,
• experience working in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulated environment,
• experience using ERP systems, i.e.: Epicor, 3DX, etc.

Personal traits:

• able to communicate clearly and professionally,
• proficient in technical writing,
• motivated, self-driven and organized,
• exercises caution and situational awareness and uses safe practices and PPE.

Work Environment:

Office and Manufacturing environments. 

The Employee may be occasionally exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts in motion, risk of electrical, heat and other hazards associated with a manufacturing environment such as overhead cranes, welding, machining, moving forklift, etc. 

This position requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, driving, reading, seeing, listening, speaking, concentration and an in-personal communication.