Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides Quality Engineering leadership and support in safety, new product and process introductions, process and product improvements and problem solving to drive continuous improvement in the assigned area. Acts as a technical resource to address issues that impact product quality and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes ownership of the Quality Management System for assigned areas. Plan and execute inspection strategies for work cells to improve quality and optimize efficiency. This includes developing and maintaining controls plans and records consistent with the requirements set forth in the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning Reference Manual. Conduct capability studies and measurement system analysis; prepare visual aids to assist with quality determinations.
• Conduct audits of work and processes for compliance to requirements and objectives.
• Review, analyze and report out on key quality data from assigned areas. Disposition non-conforming material. Take corrective action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements. Lead and support continuous improvement activities to reduce variation and waste to acceptable targets.
• Communicate and liaison with customers to establish a general positive relationship. This includes coordinating and responding to PPAP requests, corrective action requests and warranty reviews. Participate in customer audits. Review, evaluate and communicate customer specific requirements.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to quickly identify the root cause of quality issues and then use a technical ability to provide an immediate interim solution. Facilitate the team to enact permanent corrective action to resolve the identified root cause(s).
• Participate in new product development and change management activities including associated risk analysis. Support the development of new and revised products, processes and specifications to meet customer and PTI quality system requirements and targets.
• Provide appropriate training as required.
• Manage processes to contain & prevent purchased part quality issues from impacting the external customer. Coordinate with and support the Supplier Quality Team.

COMPETENCIES:

• ISO9001/IATF 16949
• Print Reading w/GD&T
• Metrology
• APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC
• MS Office Suite
• SAP preferred
• Minitab
• Structured Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Corrective Action Process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• "Certified Quality Engineer" designation from ASQ Preferred but not required
• ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 9001:2016 Auditor Certification Preferred but not required
• Experience in Lean - Six Sigma preferred.

Pay Range: $62,932 - $85,262

At PTI, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The salary offered will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to HR@phillipsandtemro.com.

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement