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Quality Engineer Jobs in Elmhurst, IL at Sterling Engineering
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Sterling Engineering
Location: Elmhurst, IL
*No third party companies please*
Job Summary: The Quality Engineer – DFMEA/PFMEA Specialist is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies to ensure product reliability and process robustness.
Key Responsibilities:
DFMEA Development: Lead the creation and maintenance of Design FMEAs to evaluate potential failure modes in product designs, assess their effects, and recommend design modifications to enhance product reliability.
PFMEA Development: Develop and update Process FMEAs to analyze manufacturing processes, identify potential process failures, and implement process controls to prevent defects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate FMEA findings into product and process development.
Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments based on FMEA results and prioritize issues based on their severity, occurrence, and detectability.
Corrective Actions: Facilitate root cause analysis for identified failure modes and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of FMEA activities, including action plans, timelines, and verification of implemented solutions.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on DFMEA and PFMEA processes.
Experience with Hazard Analysis is a plus
Proficiency in FMEA methodologies and tools.
Strong understanding of product design and manufacturing processes.
