Senior Quality Engineer

JOB Description: Senior Quality Engineer

• 7 to 10 years of quality engineer experience in manufacturing environment.
• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.
• Lead problem solving teams for customer concerns and process improvement.
• Lead the translation of customer expectations into plant processes and inspection techniques.
• Lead cross functional teams for the timely and effective resolution of customer complaints by structured problem-solving processes (i.e., 8D).
• Support the confirmation of effective processes by auditing processes as required.
• Train team members in quality systems and procedures, quality tools and systems in production including SPC and non-conforming material handling.
• Maintain a standardized Quality Operating System that incorporates best practices while managing teams of Quality Engineers and QOSC’s.
• Quality Teams activity in the areas of team structure, problem-solving methodology (including 8D and DMAIC), and assure Statistical Process Control tools are utilized throughout the plant that comply with standards.
• Promote a zero-loss mindset and help manufacturing achieve targeted "First Time Through" and Uptime.
• Develop, implement, manage and integrate a QMS for manufacturing plants.
• Support team members in their functions and duties to ensure the production floor is fully supported regarding its quality needs.
• Serve as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements