Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI Apply Now! Back to search Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Department: Quality Posted: 07/22/2024 Location Name: Grand Rapids, MI Wage: Depends on Experience Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st The Quality Engineer is responsible to ensure customer requirements are planned and implemented during the purchasing, inspection, and launching of products. The Quality Engineer works closely with Programs, Operations, and Engineering and leads the initiative to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend/implement solutions that improve product quality and production efficiency. The Quality Engineer focuses on identifying trends that adversely affect the quality of products, driving timely and sustainable improvements through the effective application of problem-solving methodologies and tools with limited supervision from management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Quality Requirements
Uses high level competency of industry specifications (IPC, J-STD, AS, ISO, Mil-STD, etc.) and practices to flow customer contractual requirements to all departments.
Supports internal QMS efficiency and ensures compliance with AS and ISO standards.
Process Validations
Participates in new product introductions using APQP tools to assure launch success
Validates processes through Quality Assurance Control.
Identifies control methods for manufacturing processes by performing and updating FMEAs.
Issue Identification
Leads core teams using structured process improvement methodology to identify opportunities for improvement by monitoring key performance metrics.
Identify and monitor critical manufacturing processes, raising the alarm when necessary and implementing solutions and countermeasures to ensure consistent production of quality products.
Problem Solving
Utilizes problems solving methodologies to determine root causes of problems and implement effective and sustainable solutions.
Leads as an essential member of the Corrective Action team. Able to drive systemic resolution for complex problems. Consistently uses the Corrective Action Request (CAR)or Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA)process to address and solve issues.
Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance after solution implementation.
Development
Gains and maintains professional and technical expertise by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
Performs any other task as requested by Manager
Job Requirements
BS Degree in Engineering, preferred, and at least 5 years ofrelevantquality experience
Quality Engineer certification, preferred
Experience in lean six sigma manufacturing environment, preferred
Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D, Value Stream Map, Process Flow, A3, etc.)
Experience using Quality tools and practices
Excellent Problem Solving, Statistical and Analytical skills
Excellent computer skills. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We are recruiting for aQuality Engineerwho is responsible to ensure customer requirements are planned and implemented during the purchasing, inspection, and launching of products. The Quality Engineer works closely with Programs, Operations, and Engineering to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend/implement solutions that improve product quality and production efficiency. The Quality Engineer focuses on identifying trends that adversely affect the quality of products, driving timely and sustainable improvements through the effective application of problem solving methodologies and tools.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Quality Requirements
Uses high level competency of industry specifications (IPC, J-STD, AS, ISO, Mil-STD, etc.) and practices to flow customer contractual requirements to all departments.
Supports internal QMS efficiency and ensures compliance with AS and ISO standards.
Process Validation
Participates in new product introductions and validates processes through Quality Assurance Control.
Identifies control methods for manufacturing processes by performing and updating FMEAs.
Issue Identification
Participates with core teams using structured process improvement methodology to identify opportunities for improvement by monitoring key performance metrics.
Using statistical methods, identify and monitor critical manufacturing processes, raising the alarm when necessary and implementing solutions and countermeasures to ensure consistent production of quality products.
Problem Solving
Utilizes problems solving methodologies to determine root causes of problems and implement effective and sustainable solutions.
Participates as an essential member of the Corrective Action team. Consistently uses the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process to address and solve issues.
Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance after solution implementation.
Development
Gains and maintains professional and technical expertise by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
Job Requirements
BS Degree in Engineering or related field, or minimum 5 years of quality experience in Manufacturing
Quality Engineer certification, preferred
Experience in lean six sigma manufacturing environment, preferred
Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D, Value Stream Map, Process Flow, A3, etc.)
Experience using Quality tools and practices
Excellent Problem Solving, Statistical and Analytical skills
Excellent computer skills. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario. Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:UNITED STATES
Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous 401(k) match
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Paid time off to volunteer
Company-Paid Short Term Disability
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Full benefits package
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Amphenol Borisch Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.Apply Now!
