Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineers primary objective will be to provide quality support for assigned product(s) or area(s) of responsibility so as to meet quality, safety and cost objectives.

• Work cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering and Production in providing effective and responsive support to resolve in-house, customer and supplier quality related issues.
• Deploy through all stages of the supply chain Corrective and Preventive action management with root cause analysis in order to safeguard the product and the customer experience.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the QMS to ISO9001. Including completion of Internal Audits and provision of support during External Audits.
• Implement first time through (FTT) measurements at key points in the manufacturing process and report weekly results and root cause analysis.
• Perform in-process, and final assembly random audits; incoming inspections as needed. Collect and publish results. Conduct feedback sessions for corrective and preventative action.
• Work with the engineering and manufacturing teams to help design and execute the necessary product qualification and validation tests and any necessary analysis and follow-up activities.
• Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Coordination of PMP activities.
• Product performance analysis and reporting.
• Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements.
• Lead and participate in problem solving meetings using problem solving tools.
• Support PFMEA / Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity and ensure that all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed.
• Maintain 5S practices. Participate / facilitate in LEAN 6 Sigma events.
• Support key quality and management system processes such as NCR, CAPA and ECN
• Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures.
• Provide functional expertise to other support functions on quality related issues.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Comply with all applicable corporate and regulatory export control and security regulations.
• Support new product development activities and gate reviews.
• Other duties as required.

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Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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