Quality Engineer

Description Position Summary: The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting Quality Management system in collaboration with other employees, suppliers and customers, leading resolution of quality issues in plastics blow molding machines, which consist of mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, electronics and software components, working with and/or lead cross-functional teams in resolution of product and process nonconformities by root cause analysis, planning and driving to completion action plans and engineering changes providing training and assure compliance with requirements, utilizing quality core tools and enforce quality management principles, supporting achievement of quality objectives and improvement of quality, safety and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Apply quality, operations, analytical, project management, and continuous improvement principles to support business objectives, improve operational performance, and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Analyze quality, process, productivity, and operational performance data; identify trends and improvement opportunities; develop data-driven recommendations; and communicate findings to management to support business and operational decision-making.

Plan, coordinate, and monitor quality improvement projects and corrective-action initiatives, including defining objectives, coordinating cross-functional resources, tracking action items, evaluating results, and ensuring timely completion. Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams involving Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues, implement improvements, and achieve organizational objectives.

Evaluate manufacturing processes and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement in quality, productivity, cost, efficiency, and resource utilization, and support implementation of improvement initiatives. Prepare and present quality and operational performance reports, KPI trends, corrective action status, and improvement recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.

Collaborate with suppliers and customers to understand requirements, evaluate quality performance, develop corrective-action plans, and monitor resolution of issues while maintaining effective professional relationships. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, statistical, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive continuous improvement and achieve measurable improvements in quality, productivity, process capability, and operational performance.

Perform visual and measurement inspections and evaluate compliance of products and processes, Identify, document and communicate information concerning nonconformities and quality issues, Collect, organize, analyze and present findings and data, Prepare quality documents and records, Utilize quality tools such as Pareto, SPC, GR&R and DOE, Act as a customer liaison and lead resolution of customer complaints, Oversee and assist suppliers with interpretation of quality requirements, investigation, root cause analysis and planning and implementation of corrections and corrective actions, while leading cross-functional teams, working independently and in a group setting, Interface with customer contacts to clarify customer requirements and close customer complaints, Evaluate and assist in development of product and process inspection criteria, key characteristics, inspection and sampling plans, Represent Quality department in design and launch reviews, Conduct internal audits and support management reviews, Evaluate, process and approve document change requests, Read drawings and schematics, evaluate correct application of GD&T, proper use of process and material specifications and designation of key characteristics for inspection, Support measurement and analysis of KPI scores, Follow applicable procedures and work instructions, use forms to create quality records, Facilitate control of documents and records, Support other Uniloy plants in implementation of initiatives of the Tecumseh, MI headquarters, Reinforce product and workplace safety requirements, Perform other professional duties assigned by Quality Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor degree from an accredited academic institution, 3 years of experience working as Quality Engineer at ISO 9001 certified company. Advanced user experience in MS Office applications. Able to communicate clearly and professionally, Proficient in technical writing, Motivated, self-driven and organized, Exercises caution and situational awareness and uses safe practices and PPE.

Preferred qualifications

studies or knowledge in some or all of the following: mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics and electronics components, metals and plastics processing, machinery, tooling, plastics extrusion and molding, metrology and GD&T, AIAG core tools, leading Kaizen events and product and process validation, ASQ CQE and other certifications, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification, experience in management of supplier quality affairs, including CAPA plans, scorecards and supplier audits, experience operating or programming a CMM, experience working in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulated environment, experience using ERP systems, i.

e.: Epicor, 3DX, etc. Work Environment: Office / Manufacturing environment. Employee may be occasionally exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts in motion, risk of shock and other hazards associated with a manufacturing environment such as overhead cranes, welding, machining, painting etc. This is an office-based position that requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, and communicating.