Lead Process Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Plant Quality Engineer will implement and assure compliance to internal processes and standards that are required to enable high quality products. PQE will monitor the results of those processes and standards through KPIs and data analysis. PQE will also consult internal and external customers for feedback and improvement opportunities, drive root cause investigations of any non-conformances, and validate timely implementation of corrective actions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve process documentation active and enforced in assigned area to ensure consistent quality
• Assure adherence to standards to assure the quality of the product.
• Create LPR audit schedule and verify team complies to said schedule.
• Implement, maintain and continuously improve 5S methodology in assigned areas; drive culture change
• Lead Lean Projects by using daily KPIs and coaching BiQ
• Maintain BiQ board on a daily basis and lead the team on BiQ discussion during daily BiQ walks
• Verify and validate implementation of corrective actions (LPRs, RCAs, NCRs, 4Ds, etc) making sure that they are completed on time and are effective
• Lead the multifunctional team through 8D methodology problem solving to provide on time root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for NCRs, RCAs and assigned Non-Conformances.
• Assist with on-site inspections by third parties, host the visitor and follow through on actions arising from visit
• Perform Gensuite QMS audits
• Document technical data generated to substantiate the assigned components, assemblies and/or systems consistent with quality policies and procedures
• Work with Material Review Board to disposition nonconforming material and devise remediation actions
• Prioritize and implement multiple concurrent process improvement projects, alone or as part of a multifunctional team, to drive customer satisfaction and business productivity
• Maintain assigned cell KPIs metrics and trends for weekly report out.
• Maintain familiarity with manufacturing equipment in order to provide accurate investment planning, as well as appropriate calibration and preventative maintenance
• Apply standard engineering techniques to assigned tasks and ensure that specific goals are met in terms of quality, quantity, and timeliness in order to meet department goals
• Conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 2-3 years of Manufacturing experience or a High school diploma / GED with at least 4-5 years of Manufacturing experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Analytical problem solving skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Comprehensive in-depth understanding of complex and highly technical concepts and principles in the own part of the function.
• Strong knowledge of technical concepts in technologies that intersect with own technical space.