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Quality Engineer

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JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across all manufacturing operations. This role involves developing and implementing quality processes and standards, analyzing data, leading root cause investigations and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed customer expectations.

CORE VALUES: The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements:

TEAMWORK

Help each other succeed

Communicate clearly and directly, listen well

Encourage teammates

Blameless problem solving

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

Honor your commitments

Do the right thing

Consistent in your attitudes and actions

LEAN

Improve processes

Open to new ideas

Share information, and teach

Expose issues

NUMBERS FOCUSED

Deliver results

Analyze data for improvement

Take ownership and accountability

Work smarter, not harder

EXCELLENCE

Exhibit passion in serving customers

Contribute solutions

Sense of urgency

Be the best at what you do

Seek knowledge

FUN

Be positive

Celebrate achievements

Don’t take yourself too seriously

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

Essential

Develop and implement procedures, standards, and other documentation to support the B&J quality system.

Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.

Investigate production issues, customer complaints, and non-conformities; lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase product quality and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty issues.

Drive improvement in quality processes to increase efficiency and/or accuracy.

Monitor production processes for compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Interface with customers as needed to address nonconformances, including all appropriate follow-up actions.

Conduct audits (internal and supplier) and assist in preparation for external audits (ISO and customer).

Write detailed internal and supplier audit reports.

Maintain quality documentation including inspection reports, process records, NCR data, and audit findings.

Utilize appropriate quality tools and statistical methods such as SPC, spreadsheets, CMM reports and PPAP to analyze process/product data and drive performance improvement.

Train employees on quality procedures and continuous improvement practices.

Evaluate existing and potential suppliers in support of improvement and/or outsourcing initiatives.

Conduct drawing and process reviews in support of outsourcing projects.

Interface with suppliers regarding quality and/or technical issues.

Participate in product design reviews and process development to ensure quality considerations are addressed.

Plan and devise inspection methods, including selection of the appropriate gaging and fixtures.

Oversee the calibration program.

Serve as backup for QA inspection as needed.

Maintain documentation to support regulatory compliance (RoHS, conflict minerals, etc.).

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager

WORKS WITH:

Customers, Suppliers, and B&J team members

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by B&J Industries.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

4+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing

Knowledge of quality tools including root cause analysis, 5-Whys, control plans, and statistical methods

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 standard

Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications

Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools

Ability to travel as needed

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

High degree of professionalism

Strong attention to detail

Beneficial

Working familiarity with mechanical gages (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Knowledge of coordinate measuring machines (CMM)

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Sit 40%, Stand 20%, Walk 15%, Drive 25%. Maximum (minutes): Sit 90, Stand 30, Walk 30, Drive 60.

Working Environment:

Office, shop and outdoor environments. Moderate noise level. Exposure to dust, heat and cold.

This position will require drug testing per company policy.