Quality Engineer

Wauseon Machine is looking to add a Quality Engineer to our Precision Machining team.

- Salaried position.

- Shift is flexible (8a-5p OR 7a - 4p).

- Willingness to travel 20% as needed.

- Looking for GD&T and Statistical Analysis experience

Quality Engineer Core Responsibilities:

Responsible for process procedures, quality manuals, and APQP/QMS discipline.
Ensure products meet the customer quality specifications and GDT.
Generate and manage PPAPS, Control Plans, FEMA, Gage R&R as applicable.
Support the estimating and operations teams by providing analysis and expertise with respect to capabilities and final inspection.
Identify and facilitate problem resolution for internal and external (customer and supplier) non-conformances. Determine the root causes and implement corrective actions and prevention through use of 8D and 5 whys.
Eliminate process variation by creating, revising, and implementing a set of tightly and precisely defined procedures or quality standards that when followed, ensure the final quality of the product.
Creation and maintenance of quality documentation and SOPs in accordance with our Quality Management System (QMS).
Lead, plan, and audit the Layered Process Audits (LPA) in accordance with our Quality Management System (QMS).
Responsible for accuracy and timely inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices.
Statistical analysis of manufacturing data and creation of reports based on quality documentation.
Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality and verify products meet customer requirements.
Work with teams and departments to improve products and processes.
Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
Complete supplier and performance audits to enhance process.
Support purchasing and operations leadership with supplier development & supplier qualification initiatives.
Implement supplier improvement plans and walk alongside to help them improve using lean statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Maintain detailed reports

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or commensurate experience.
5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or similar role.
Experience with and understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR.
Experience assisting with supplier quality issues.
Ability to rigorously assess and analyze customer, supplier, and vendor data along with internal metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Advanced knowledge of machining and production processes (lathe, mill, grind, etc.).
Experience with quality measurement tools and systems (preferred).
Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, and lean manufacturing (preferred).
ASQ certification (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

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