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The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the quality control of all in house manufactured finished products. This is a very tactically focused problem-solving role that works directly with operators to support production. This position interacts with research and development team and Operations as part of the broader quality team
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role you will:
- Focuses on defect identification, prevention, and elimination of defect on the shop floor
- Creates factory level KPI’s to support OEE and operator engagement
- Communicates/Tracks/Reports defect reduction efforts across organization
- Supports the non-conforming material process (identification/segregation/disposition)
- Works with inspectors to lead containment activity on shop floor and warehouse as needed
- Participates on NPD teams to support the transition of products to the shop floor
- Maintains detailed reports related quality performance
- Communicates with Operations to identify quality issues and provide guidance and lead process enhancements and improvements projects
- Facilitates problem solving and root cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance
- Establishes and monitors quality KPI’s across the factory and leads improvement projects
- Performs document control processes to ensure all procedures are properly documented, updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participates in pilot and/or first product runs to identify potential quality issues
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Working knowledge of basic quality topics/processes to include: DMAIC, Statistical Process Control methods and Process Capability Index (CPK), CAPA, Cause and Effect Analysis, Pareto Analysis, etc.
EDUCATION:
- BS/BA in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certification may be required in some areas.
- Typically, 3-5 years of experience in a Quality role
ADDITIONAL DESIRED RELATED SKILLS:
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green or Black belt is a plus
- Knowledge of applicable Quality System requirements (GMP and ISO 9001) is strongly desired
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
- Extended periods of sitting and operating computers and office equipment.
- Extended periods standing performing inspection activities.
- May climb stairs multiple times per day.
- Occasional lifting of 50 pounds.
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WORK LOCATION: Somers, WI
EMPLOYEMENT STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10%