Quality Engineer
- Ref:
286992
- Type:
Direct Hire
- Location:
Bethel, CT
- Industry:
Manufacturing Warehousing / Industrial Software
- Job Level:
Experienced Non-Manager
- Pay:
$80,000 - $85,000
Opportunity Description
We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of our client's Quality Systems, which are used to help identify quality related issues and report quality trends in order to support the broader organizational goals. The candidate must possess organizational & computer skills.
Job Duties
- Evaluate components to develop appropriate inspection / gaging techniques
- Work with customers on customer complaints (Provide them with Containment action, Root cause analysis and short / long term Corrective and Preventive actions)
- Perform training for manufacturing / Quality associates to work instructions and procedures
- Work with customer service and sales on initiating / closing returns
- Help customers with Supplied Data Agreement requests
- Analyze and disposition Non-Conformance Reports
- Responsible for contacting customers with any deviation from specification
- Prepare Gage R&R and process capability studies based on customer request or internal requirements
- Identification of adverse quality trends or conditions
- Initiate corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor and track Data collection and Analysis
- Support engineering with process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Work with Engineering to complete PPAP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow Chart and Part Submission Warrant).
- Create, review and update Procedures and Work Instructions
- Perform Internal and supplier audits
- Initiate Engineering Change requests to implement any change in documentation
- Support Quality control inspectors with gaging techniques
- Develop and implement various quality practices designed to track performance indices
- Publish performance indices at regular intervals
- Discuss trends and make recommendations with direct managers
- Self-starter and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Education
- BS Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent
Experience & Skills Required
- Minimum of two years of related experience as a Quality Engineer.
- The candidate must be computer literate with proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Minitab or other equivalent statistical analysis software.
- Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- CQE or a CQA Certification is a plus.
- Work within an ISO 13485 regulated environment
- Ability to design and develop quality inspection tooling