The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading and managing key elements of Taprite’s Quality System. As a problem-solving leader, the QE will develop process controls to monitor and analyze performance data to lead cross-functional teams in the identification of deficiencies, their root cause analysis, and the implementation of improvements to company processes and products.
Responsibilities
- Owns the Non-Conformance Management process, including the MRB meetings, proper NCR reporting, management, and closure, issuing Corrective Actions, etc.
- Owns the Corrective Action process, driving the review meetings and ensuring all CARs are addressed by their respective owners in a timely manner, assisting with Root Cause investigation and CA plans.
- Identifies and develops the necessary process controls, along with the required data collection and management process.
- Primary driver of process improvements both at the manufacturing and operations level.
- Inspects and audits internal processes to confirm compliance to internal QMS, Customer requirements and Regulatory requirements.
- Supports the Quality Management System, including developing and maintaining company documents, work instructions, etc.
- Reviews engineering prints and specifications for improvement.
- Manages the Calibration program, including performing in-house calibrations, device identification and traceability, etc.
- Works with Customer Service to monitor customer complaints and manages the RMA process.
- Participate in calls with customers and suppliers as needed to address complaints/issues.
- Supports the Supplier Quality function as needed with First Article Inspections, Incoming Inspections, SCARs, etc.
- May be required to directly supervise Quality Engineering Technician(s).
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ASQ certification desirable.
- 5+ years in manufacturing company in Quality or in Operations with Quality experience.
- Must be proficient at interpreting engineering drawings, with a deep understanding of proper dimensioning and tolerancing practices.
- Knowledge of statistics and other mathematics associated with quality analysis and control.
- Experience with inspection instrumentation and calibration programs.
- Must be able to run meetings and manage projects effectively.
- Must be very detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize independently.
- Great inter-personal skills with ability to collaborate with different departments and functions.
- Solid oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to handle aggressive timelines on multiple projects.
Taprite offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include medical, dental, life, short/long term disability, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays. To learn more about our company, visit us online at www.taprite.com. Taprite is an equal opportunity employer.