Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Manufacturing Quality Engineer I is responsible for developing and maintaining quality control plans, establishing inspection criteria, assisting with incoming and in-process inspections, performing root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement to eliminate defects in the production process. The QE I will also participate in cross functional projects to improve product quality by participating in the new product development process, data collection and analysis, and evaluating/utilizing quality systems and tools. This position will work with the ME team, manufacturing, R&D and strategic business units (SBUs) to help maintain quality objectives and drive continuous improvement. 

This   list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time 

Quality Engineering:

· Conduct/assist in incoming and in-process inspections on critical components

· Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective action for product, process, and customer complaint-related concerns or   issues

· Assist the ME manager in maintaining the quality management system

· Occasional travel to customer sites to determine the root cause of reported issues and provide a solution, satisfying the customer

· Work with R&D and manufacturing to support the implementation of improvements and monitor the success

· Utilize the basic tools and principles of continuous improvement to solve problems and analyze data

· Collect and analyze data from available databases to monitor product quality and manage improvement plans

· Improve current work processes and assist others when necessary

Travel and Communication:

· Travel to customer sites (domestic) as needed

 

Maintain Work Practices:

· Maintain work area to 5S standards as posted in work area

· Promote a positive team atmosphere with coworkers

 

Marginal Job Functions:

· Other projects as assigned

Education:

Bachelor's degree or related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience:

· 3 years quality related experience preferred

· Experience working with Work Wise, SAP or other similar ERP systems

· Experience working with technical support, quality departments, and R&D to troubleshoot and document issues

· A quality-related ASQ certification is preferred 

· Six Sigma certification is preferred

· Experience with product testing, root cause analysis and problem-solving preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

· Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office products; Word, Excel, and Outlook in particular

· Ability and willingness to travel domestically

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills – technical writing experience a plus

· Excellent organizational skills – data analysis experience a plus

· Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals

· Ability to manage tasks to completion and participate in teams to solve issues

· Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous and often changing environment