Overview
Quality Engineer Jobs in Leavenworth, KS at Heatron Inc
Quality Engineer
Department: Job Status:
FLSA Status: Reports To: Quality Manager
Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: None
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 40 hours Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
Creates and maintains Quality System documentation and implement improvements using quality tools. Designs, installs and evaluates quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Analyzes production and service limitations and standards. Recommends revision of specifications when indicated. Formulates or helps formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conducts training on quality assurance concepts and tools. Helps reduce defective products by using data-driven tools. Acts as a liaison between the customer, engineering, and production departments on quality related issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop, maintain and continuously improve elements of the Quality System including Process Flow Maps, SPC, APQP, PPAP, PQP, FMEA, Quality Control Plans, 8D, PDAC, DOE, and Gage R&R.
Identify processes and implement the appropriate techniques that will improve process monitoring, control and reduce variation.
Generate and update FMEA forms to identify quality issues and help develop corrective actions.
Utilize control plans to solve quality problems, control and improve processes, perform capability studies, and reduce variation and losses.
Participate in customer audits to ensure compliance to specifications and supplier manuals as required.
Review and administer follow-up/reporting on all Corrective Actions (CAR, RMA return analysis, and complaints) to show trends and highlight areas for improvements.
Perform product testing, inspection and audits to customer specifications.
Complete and oversee completion of FAIs per specifications when required.
Monitor PQR data in database and enter into customer portal as required.
Analyze operations and prepare appropriate testing and inspection procedures.
Plan and complete internal audits of procedures, product processes, quality system procedures for adequacy and completeness.
Other duties or projects as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Communication, Oral – Oral Communication skills looks at the extent to which an individual communicates with economy and clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others’ message and intent, and receives and processes feedback.
Problem Solving – Problem solving skills looks at the ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.
Initiative – Initiative looks at the ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
Decision Making – Decision making skills look at the ability of the individual to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
Relationship Building – Relationship building looks at the ability of the individual to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers
Analytical Skills – An analytical skill looks at the ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.
Education
BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical preferred)
Experience
In leiu of degree, applicant can have 4 years experience of manufacturing experience with 4 years in Quality Assurance
or ASQ Certifiication
Have strong computers skills, working knowledge of MS Office applications and advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience working with ISO Standards and Lean Principals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Leavenworth, KS 66048 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Heatron Inc
Location: Leavenworth, KS
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