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Fire Manufacturing Innovations

Quality Engineer - Lancaster, NY

Fire Manufacturing Innovations, Lancaster, New York, United States

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Overview ISG is North America's leading provider of high-quality Roll-Up Doors, LED Lighting and Power Lifting Systems for trucks and specialty vehicles. ISG serves as the umbrella company for AMDOR, WHITING Canada, and Fire Manufacturing Innovations LLC.

Job purpose

We are looking for a versatile Quality Engineer to work in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment. Quality Engineer will be responsible for improving the organizational effectiveness by coordinating Quality Management System (QMS) activities to support the business' growth, productivity, and quality objectives. Specific responsibilities include cost-out initiatives, process improvement activities, and continuing to drive our continuous improvement culture. The ideal candidate for this position must be driven, motivated and be a willing contributor to the development of the quality department. This individual will be an experienced quality professional with a lot to offer, while being open to learning and working as one in a team. The candidate must be a “solution finder” and thrive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and promote use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.

Interface with production, engineering and sales

Strengthen and streamline existing processes through continuous improvement

Develop and review control plans, process flows, and PFMEAs.

Process owner for ISO 9001:2015 internal and external audits and conduct activities related to auditing.

Develop boundary samples and other visual aids

Calibration of various tools and gauges, as requested

Set detailed guidelines on what needs to be checked and what the quality standards are

Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends and develop proactive actions to mitigate potential risks to products and customers.

Identify the root of technical issues and recommend fixes

Prepare reports on malfunctions and corrective actions

Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products

Lead activities to reduce the elements of Cost of Non-Conformance - warranty, scrap, rework, reactive maintenance

Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering with 5+ years of experience preferred in quality functions in the manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

In-depth understanding of technical documentation

Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Knowledge and experience in gauging methods and calibration

Familiarity with statistical analysis

Knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Control processes

Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Highly motivated and self-driven individual

Experience in Lean manufacturing process

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

Strong communication and organizational skills

Familiarity with using problem solving tools i.e., 5 Whys, 8D, RCA

Self-starter working with minimal supervision

Must be familiar with measuring instruments and able to read blueprints

Must be proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel

Other Requirements Valid passport, ability and willingness to travel to ISG locations / industry events in Canada and the US. May include occasional overnight travel.

Working conditions

Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)

Ability to work in a confined area

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands & fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard plus reach, stoop, and kneel to install / inspect/ evaluate products and equipment

Specific vision abilities required, including close vision for computer work

Light to moderate lifting

Regular, predictable attendance is required

Compensation and Schedule

Salary – Starting at $65,000.00

Schedule – 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Direct reports: None

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Note: This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described above. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position.

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