Quality Engineer Sr

Job Information

The Tool & Calibration, Torque Specialist QE is an expert in maintain tools and equipment, ensure these operate efficiently, meet production specifications, minimize downtime and achieve quality.

Tool & Calibration, Torque Specialist QE is responsible for monitoring and driving equipment, product & component improvements. Execute calibration, certify and maintain all measuring instruments and tools/equipment, ensuring device accuracy and adherence to industry standards, routine inspections, preventive maintenance and actively involved in developing the quality capabilities, lead projects that permanently resolve systemic issues, participating on cross functional project teams ensuring proper steps are being taken to improve quality.

This position requires expertise and familiarity in quality systems, statistics, tools and calibration process and systems, MSA and Core Tools.

Role & Responsibility

Quality Governance

• T&C Specialist Key responsibilities include develop calibration plan, procedures and reports, manage equipment inventory, troubleshooting equipment issues, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations.
• Key technical responsibilities, Skills & Qualifications
• Tools and Equipment Calibration & Maintenance. Perform internal and/or external calibration, including dimensional, pressure, torque gauges, Etc, using specialized equipment and/or software as well as conduct repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Identify and resolve any equipment issues.
• Technical Knowledge: Good knowledge of electro-mechanical, Controls and Maintenance equipment and relevant technical work experience.
• T&C Specialist QE oversee key elements of the quality system for quality assurance and quality control in the production main assembly, sub-assembly and all related areas.
• Work in their area of responsibility to monitor, prioritize, and communicate quality related information from internal and external sources.
• Drive Quality Management Systems initiatives to enhance a quality culture.
• Define and coordinate audits and assessments on products and processes that ensure outgoing products are free of defects and comply to specifications. This includes validation of new and/or changes in designs, machinery, process, fixtures, tools and equipment.
• Supervise activities of engineers and interns in completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Develop and manage data analysis systems to prioritize, focus and determine root cause.

Non-Conforming Materials

• Oversee monitoring quality of supplied and/or internally manufactured components and products for conformance to specifications.
• Ensure that the appropriate metrology equipment, the correct MSA, the accurate methods and processes are being followed to remove non-conforming materials from production
• Drive corrective action on non-conforming materials and secure deviations in situations where nonconforming materials may be temporarily allowed.
• Follow-up on field communications and lead containment activities that may be required.

Corrective Actions and Improvements

• Lead projects that permanently resolve systemic issues and improve quality capabilities.
• Continuously monitor and address emerging issues.
• Prioritize, recommend, secure resources, and drive assigned projects completion.

Control Plan Execution

• Enhance standard work, processes, tools, measurements, checks, and training used to ensure complete and consistent work is performed.
• Ensure designated calibrated equipment is available and that calibrations are maintained.
• Ensure people are trained on control plan elements and that control plans are sustained.

Quality Capability Development

• Identify opportunities, maintain and procure measurement equipment, implement, monitor controls processes and capabilities that improve visibility to the health of our process, compliance to specifications, traceability, and accountability.
• Complete justifications to secure the resources to successfully complete projects.
• Train less experienced personnel in quality related techniques and procedures.

Job Requirement

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field. Equivalent allowed.
• In-depth knowledge of QSM, Core tools, PFMEA, Control Plan, Quality Assurance and Quality Preventive Processes.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated experience with similar product and/or manufacturing processes.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification desired.
• Understanding of company systems, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• 5-7 years experience.
• Less than 10% travel is required.