Quality Engineer - Rochester, NH

Job Purpose

To perform day to day duties of Quality Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following values: Safety, Respect, Accountable, Innovation, Passion and Integrity. Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for manufacturing processes.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production components and assemblies.
• Design and/or specify inspection and test methods and equipment.
• Develop and implement quality assurance test and perform statistical analysis for development & production programs.
• Lead Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities enabling improvements in process control and capability.
• Initiate and sustain MRB (Material Review Board) process in support of appropriate product disposition.
• Perform internal and external audit.
• Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory responsibility: No

Supervisors are responsible for overseeing their work group including but not limited to: formal evaluations/performance management as set out by the organization, recruitment and developing

Qualifications/Characteristics

Knowledge:

• BS Engineering (BS ME, IE or Chem Eng preferred)*
• 3-5 years experience in quality/manufacturing industry using MRP/ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• 2 - 3 years experience in Supplier Quality Management preferred
• Experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Assurance Systems
• *7-10 years experience in engineering function can substitute for BS degree

Skills:

• Definition of fundamental product/process design and control plans
• Measurement and test methods supporting GD&T, metrology techniques
• Statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab) skills with strong attention to detail
• Quality system, process and product auditing
• Supplier Quality Management experience given preference
• MSOffice proficient (Excel, PowerPoint and Visio skills required)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) given preference.

Abilities

• Proven problem solving skills in a teamwork setting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/drawings, CAD experiences a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Process Excellence certification experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, Travel may be required.

Physical requirements

Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.

Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc..