Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr), PA, United States 
Job ID: 79675 

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

 

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

 

Join us as a

QA Engineer

 

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
•    Quality Engineer has responsibility for applying/interpreting the applicable Quality Systems, developing/implementing the Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
•    Develops and maintains schedules and timelines.
•    Ensures the documentation process remains compliant.
•    The role provides guidance for the various elements of the Quality System to ensure process control, consistent supplier qualification practices, and identifies/recommends opportunities for continuous improvement.
•    Appropriate statistical tools to analyze data, identify root cause, and determine corrective actions for effective problem resolution.
•    Responsibilities include monitoring and trending quality indicators for purchased materials as well as manufactured and distributed components/products.
•    Assesses Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters and risk assessment variables as part of the decision-making processes to support predictable product design and flow
•    Initiates CAPAs and may lead the investigation/corrective action process.
•    Responsible for day-to-day Quality Engineering responsibilities for product and related operational areas
•    Responsible for assuring departmental compliance with ISO and other requirements through supporting plant trainings and initiatives.
•    This specific role will have a focus on site validations of equipment, software, and materials.
•    Develops, documents, administers, and maintains Quality Systems for conformance, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
•    Provides advice, updates, and troubleshooting to quality product and processes using technical and enterprise knowledge independently and in team environments.
•    Uses tools including FMEA, risk analysis, validation, and project management, sampling plans, Six Sigma, control plans, and design control.
•    Drives for continuous improvement in all areas and participates on Continuous Improvement teams and recommends improvements, implements changes, and verifies effectiveness of changes.
•    Supports internal and external audits and assists in administering the audit program.
•    Develops and maintains efficient methods for regularly reporting to management the status of product quality with respect to Quality objectives and goals and provides plant quality metrics as required to generate quality system improvements.
•    Facilitates investigation of customer complaints
•    Initiates preventive action plans in response to valid customer complaints.
•    Defines Change Control requirements for the plant related to manufacturing, facility, and material changes.
•    May provide full support to raw material changes assuring that all Quality Systems and requirements are met.

 

What you bring

Qualifications/Skills:
•    Leadership
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong Conflict Resolution Skills
•    Collaboration skills
•    Computer knowledge and skills
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: 
BA or BS in appropriate discipline (preferred but not required)
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
 
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Knowledge of safety requirements and legal standards
Working knowledge of quality system requirements
Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP (preferred but not required)

 

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

 

We Elevate…