Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer in Milwaukee with a manufacturing company.

·         Support the Quality Management System (ISO9001), document creation & control, auditing, quality reject investigation & reporting, and project assignments 

·         Provide Quality Management, Manufacturing, and Sales with problem resolution and general support 

·         Respond to customer complaints RMAs, requests, and corrective actions with 

·         Lead and review the approval of PPAPs 

·         Knowledge of quality planning (FEMAs, Control Plans, Flowcharts, APQP, etc.) 

·         Accurately measure parts using micrometers, hand gages, or other precision instruments 

·         Apply statistical techniques to troubleshoot and preform technical evaluations such as capability, capacity, and gage R&R studies 

·         Guide, instruct, and monitor others in inspection or other manufacturing areas, as directed by the Quality Manager 

·         Participate in or conduct quality training 

·         Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier quality 

·         Identify concerns or issues related to the key quality metrics; Drive improvement for reductions in Defective Parts per Million (DPPM), scrap, and cost of poor quality 

·         Monitor Calibration dates and schedule calibration accordingly 

·         Lead or participate in 5S and Lean projects 

·         Other duties as assigned 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Education/Experience: 

·         Minimum of 3 years manufacturing or quality engineering experience, preferably in metal forming.  

·         Basic knowledge in the application of inspection and test equipment 

·         Read and interpret blueprints that include Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 

·         Effective written and verbal communication to include technical writing with the ability to read/understand/apply written instructions, procedures, and technical standards. 

·         Experience with Minitab preferred.  

·         Ability to lead or support projects and response teams, lean and six sigma, RCA (root cause), and 8D. 

·         Experience in Microsoft office suite and ERP, preferably Plex.

·         Thorough and meticulous work habits showing a positive attitude, and a high degree of initiative. 

·         Strong communication skills and follow-up for customer interaction 

·         Willing to work in both the office and the shop floor