Sr. Quality Engineer (New Ulm) Job at Windings, Inc.
Description: If you are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner, read on...What you will be responsible for...
Development, application, maintenance, and assessment of all quality functions related to assigned product areas within the facility, which include maintaining quality standards/requirements, quality planning, reporting, procedure development, corrective action activity, and collaborating with Supply Chain on supplier quality improvement. Work with management to develop, optimize and implement policies creating a clear vision and the execution of a results-driven Quality Management System, which will create business-wide improvements and high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensure that corrective and preventive action processes are effectively identifying the root cause of issues, implementing corrective/preventive actions and validating plans to ensure quality systems are effective and problem resolution is permanently implemented. (8-D & A3 tools)
- Serve as a change agent and implement measures that improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and/or efficiency.
- Maintain routine data collection, entry, or reporting to assure product conformance, process capability, or equipment calibration.
- Develop and implement standards and methods for inspecting, testing, calibrating, and evaluation of materials, products, returns, equipment and processes.
- Devise sampling procedures and implement systems for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
- Work with Management to further develop, optimize and improve Quality processes in support of AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, and IPC-J-Std, Quality Management Standards as applicable.
- Assist in the execution of a periodic Gap Analysis between established goals and objectives in terms of Quality system performance, organizational capability and rapidly develop and execute plans to close critical organization and quality system gaps.
- Work with staff and coworkers to utilize quality improvement methods of assessment, planning, implementation, and validation.
- Conduct and provide support for mechanical/electrical testing for new and existing products, raw material, warranty returns and calibration.
- Assist in the development of written policies and procedures essential to the administration and operation of the Quality Management System. This includes timely updates as changes in Quality standards dictate.
- Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques as a tool to support process capability and to assist in corrective action activities as appropriate.
- Devise sampling procedures and implement systems for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Requirements:
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Experience: *
- Three to five years of Quality function and/or Engineering experience
- Experience in a similar manufacturing environment
- Prior quality discipline exposure to Defense, Aerospace and Space products and respective flow down requirements preferred.
- Professional member (i.e., Certified Quality Engineer, Black or Green Belt ASQ certification, QMS certification, etc.) would be a plus
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (i.e., EE, ME, IE, BS, etc.) and/or demonstrated equivalent education and skills/experience
Knowledge/Skills:
- Must have working knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems, Quality function management, problem solving methodologies, continuous improvement philosophies, and Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing practices
- Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills
- Aptitude to work without close supervision
- Ability to interface and work well with all levels of management personnel and across/down functional lines
What you will get...
- Full benefits package
- Paid time off
- 401k match and ESOP contributions
- Flexible work environment
- Education reimbursement
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Requirements
Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Windings is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Job Type: Full-time
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