Quality Process Engineer III

Role Responsibility

The following reflects essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary in order to service our customers.

• Manage and support lean activities which are driven by customer inputs
• Facilitate teams to critically review current processes for effectiveness, quality and simplification.
• Analyze production issues and modify incoming and production systems as needed
• Develop and implement process solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Develop internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results.
• Support and implement strategic initiatives around improve internal quality practices and performance.
• Provide technical support for the development phase of new programs and prototype projects.
• Evaluate and support the justification of implementation and integration of new metrology and other equipments
• Work with cross functional teams including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Eng., Supply Chain, and production to support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure comprehensive measurement systems to monitor effective verification of key characteristics
• Development of best practices and qualification methodologies
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Support part and product transfers, new supplier on board, and supplier process change management
• Oversee and perform informal audits of quality systems to assess compliance to internal standards
• Issue Internal Corrective Actions and ensure corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Provide continuous product support to Manufacturing on assigned projects.
• Address supplier quality issues as required. Follow up and close out complaints generated against suppliers
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to address action items
• Other duties and projects as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors of Science (Industrial Engineering Preferred)
• 5 years above experience in a hydraulics or similar manufacturing environment with an ISO or QS9000 quality program; ASQ CQE preferred.
• Strong technical background and hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills required. ­­­­­­­
• Understanding of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, MSA, RCA
• Able to work successfully with a cross functional team
• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• Familiar with Minitab, AutoCad, ProE (Creo)