Quality Engineer

Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate simple to complex equipment throughout its evolution from engineering models to prototypes, beta units, new products and legacy products.

• Review Solid Works and AutoCAD 2D and 3D models and drawings of machine components and assemblies.

• Create and update quality systems, procedures and forms and other pertinent quality documentation.

• Use statistical methods and other quality techniques to analyze problems and identify root cause.

• Participate in new product development teams to ensure quality and reliability requirements are adequately addressed during product design.

• Monitor in-house and outsourced component fabrication and equipment production and provide technical support to improve and maintain quality and reliability.

• Initiate corrective/preventive actions and provide guidance for completion.

• Support quality functions such as incoming component inspection, equipment inspection, internal auditing, paper testing, investigation of customer complaints and root cause analysis.

• Assist Materials with qualification and monitoring of both domestic and foreign suppliers.

• Participate in various cross-functional teams with all levels of employees.

• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Sup/ Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Quality or Engineering from a four-year college or university is preferred.

• Entry Level engineering position.

• Must have comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be proficient in the use of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Must be able to work normal business hours (M-F) with occasional OT if necessary

Decision Making

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and metrics, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner.

Communication

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, patents and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, clients, customers, vendors, and the general public.

Equipment Used

Ranpak paper converting equipment, Tensile Tester, OGP machine, various gauges and test equipment.

Work Environment

Working near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration conditions when installing the equipment. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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