Quality Engineer

VIZIENT® MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
Vizient® Manufacturing Solutions is a robotic integrator specializing in custom engineered tooling and automated arc welding systems for general and heavy fabrication applications. All of the products are engineered and manufactured in-house for complete control over product quality and project timelines.

In 2016, Vizient was acquired by Lincoln Electric to help grow the automation portfolio.

Req. ID: 23913 

 

Lincoln Electric Automation, Inc. – The Company

Lincoln Electric Company, has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations.  We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment.  Through the expertise of our personnel we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.

 

Position Summary: Primary responsibilities for this position include:  monitoring and improving the quality of all outgoing products and systems; acting as the technical bridge between Engineering and Customer Experience; documenting test requirements; conducting functional testing, and training others in it; identifying and driving the correction of quality problems associated with the design and/or fabrication of components and subsystems; working with the supply chain to improve the quality and accuracy of incoming parts; and managing the identification, correction, and reduction of non-conforming materials. Additional responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional efforts to improve the quality of various design and project execution processes throughout the business.  Project Managers are internal customers.

 

Job Scope:  The Quality Control Engineer writes and manages the Functional Runoff Checklist for all custom projects, including regular revisions, revision control, and responsibility for what is added to or removed from the Checklist; and trains others on how to use the Checklist.  The Quality Control Engineer schedules and facilitates the final Functional Runoff with the Project Manager to verify that the build and test checks are completed properly and will troubleshoot these checks, when needed.  A significant responsibility of the position is providing feedback to 1) Engineering Quality Plans, 2) Engineering, Programming, and Assembly on warranty failures and spending; and 3) Training for any needed improvements. 

 

Additionally, the Quality Control Engineer will monitor and improve the quality of incoming parts and components, both by establishing and executing a process for incoming inspection, and by owning and driving a process that identifies, corrects, and reduces mistakes in the supply chain.

 

Qualifications Required:

• Strong understanding of industry safety requirements and practices.
• Exceptional adherence to Quality Standards.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Ability to mentor and guide employees.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience required in automation integration
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints.
• Ability to develop and document procedures.
• Exceptional ability to bring a project to full closure, ensuring all steps are completed.
• Computer literacy required in MS Office applications
• Good organizational skills required
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal; demonstrate leadership ability and ability to relate well to others.

 

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience
• Experience with GMAW, robotic automation integration, field service, robotic arc welding programming, and PLC programming a plus.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure systems and tools are fully tested and meeting all specifications prior to shipment
• Maintain high level of safety within facility
• Write and Monitor Engineering Quality Plans for all custom projects and standard products
• Develop and Document improved processes and procedures for custom projects and standard products; conduct testing and train others in best practices
• Establish and execute a process for monitoring and improving the incoming quality of key components
• Review warranty failures and non-conforming parts and provide feedback to appropriate departments
• Other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Operations Manager.

 

 

Nonessential Functions:

• May determine appropriat