Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Minneapolis, MN 55438, United States
Duration: perm
Client Industry : Safety equipment manufacturers
Pay rate: $$100K-$115K/Year
Job description:
Seeking an experienced Quality Engineering professional who works independently to set and achieve objectives within their area of responsibility. This role involves influencing process and planning decisions by leveraging expertise in Quality Engineering policies, practices, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the quality leader in the organization by participating as a member of the Material Review Board, supporting outside certification audits (eg ISO 9001:2015), advocating for a process-focused approach for all functions, and driving culture change from a reactive approach to a proactive approach
Collaborate with the company Operations team to review and develop robust processes. This includes leading regularly scheduled quality meetings to evaluate and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Review, report and analyze data to assess quality issue trends. Lead investigations and leverage root cause analysis methodologies, to assess quality issues and come up with corrective measures
Provide leadership in Quality Audits of finished products, and testing units in a complete system setup. Provide reports of findings and assure corrective action has been taken
Lead and facilitate production non-conforming materials control process, Material Review Board, to reduce major scrap and rejects
Develop and implement programs to reduce scrap, improve the first pass yield metric and reduce the cost of poor quality
Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on all stages of Engineering change orders and production deviations
Work with a cross-functional teams
Improve data reporting or generate data reports
Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols
Analyzes and makes recommendations for corrective actions (CAPA) for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products & processes
Utilizes PPAP core elements (e.g.e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, etc.) to identify and make recommendations for managing risk in product development
Manages processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
Reviews process control documentation to ensure it is in compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts
Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related technical field of study
2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in the manufacturing/industrial fields
Preferred Qualifications:
Quality certifications (e.g., QCT, CQPA) and/or Six Sigma certifications are preferred
Knowledge of ISO and IEC regulations and guidance (e.g., Design Controls, Risk Management, GxP)
Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to effectively communicate, drive to execute projects, and a strong aptitude for problem-solving
Technical writing proficiency for creating, reviewing, and approving protocols/reports, work instructions, forms, and SOPs
Advanced knowledge and experience in data analysis (CPK, statistical analysis), supplier quality metrics, non-conformance tracking, concurrent engineering, design for manufacturability, cost of poor quality, warranty, root cause analysis, and GD&T
Knowledge of defining nonconformities, managing corrective actions, and identifying deficiencies in documents and process control
Proficiency in JDE, SAP, Minitab, Excel & Power BI preferred
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
Ability to perform under stress and meet project deadlines, work cooperatively and respectfully with others, and lead effectively using project planning skills and documentation.
Must be able to perform essential job functions safely and adhere to established company guidelines
Additional Preferences:
Quality certifications (e.g., CQE, CQPA) and/or Six Sigma certifications are preferred
Knowledge of ISO and IEC regulations and guidance (e.g., Design Controls, Risk Management, GxP)
Proficiency in Minitab, MS Excel & Power BI preferred
Benefits:
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.