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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the quality control of all in house manufactured finished products. This is a very tactically focused problem-solving role that works directly with operators to support production. This position interacts with research and development team and Operations as part of the broader quality team 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

In this role you will: 

• Focuses on defect identification, prevention, and elimination of defect on the shop floor 

• Creates factory level KPI’s to support OEE and operator engagement 

• Communicates/Tracks/Reports defect reduction efforts across organization 

• Supports the non-conforming material process (identification/segregation/disposition)  

• Works with inspectors to lead containment activity on shop floor and warehouse as needed 

• Participates on NPD teams to support the transition of products to the shop floor 

• Maintains detailed reports related quality performance  

• Communicates with Operations to identify quality issues and provide guidance and lead process enhancements and improvements projects 

• Facilitates problem solving and root cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance 

• Establishes and monitors quality KPI’s across the factory and leads improvement projects  

• Performs document control processes to ensure all procedures are properly documented, updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Participates in pilot and/or first product runs to identify potential quality issues 

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Working knowledge of basic quality topics/processes to include: DMAIC, Statistical Process Control methods and Process Capability Index (CPK), CAPA, Cause and Effect Analysis, Pareto Analysis, etc. 

EDUCATION:  

• BS/BA in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Certification may be required in some areas. 

• Typically, 3-5 years of experience in a Quality role 

ADDITIONAL DESIRED RELATED SKILLS:  

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green or Black belt is a plus 

• Additional benefits