Quality Engineer
Lexington, KY • Quality
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving the business processes and increasing production/quality output. The Quality Engineer is also responsible for creating documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.

Responsibilities

  •  Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
  • Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
  • Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
  • Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
  • Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems
  • Document results and findings after inspections are carried out
  • Implement a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process
  • Create and maintain processes for the Quality Management System
  • Develop and maintain work instructions for production processes
  • Create and maintain Control Plans, process FMEAs, Check Sheets
  • Work within a cross-functional team to ensure quality standards are met
  • Use 8-Step/5Why problem-solving techniques to correct quality issues and ensure continuous improvement
  • Train and inform members across the company of quality processes and fundamental knowledge
  • Complete and follow all process documentation required by the Quality Management System
  • Analyze and provide KPI data to help the company reach goals
  • Provide direction to support members in Quality Department (Auditors, Safe Launch, etc.)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements

 

  • 3-5 years quality engineer experience preferred
  • Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment required
  • High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work efficiently in a team environment

 

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.