Quality Engineer - Everett, United States - VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL

Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Quality Manager, a Quality Engineer will drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing system. They will utilize corrective and preventive actions to close gaps in the QMS and ensure the flow down of quality requirements to internal customers. Additionally, they will be the voice of quality within the organization and represent Vaupell for all assigned external customers.

Position Duties:

• Represent Vaupell in customer and supplier interactions.
• Attend daily production meetings as required.
• Direct new product validation & process qualification to establish controlled process, ensuring reliable product.
• Perform Risk Analysis and FMEA to assure product and process success.
• Develop Control Plans
• Develop and provide training in QA related subjects for Quality and Manufacturing departments.
• Design and institute inspection and sampling plans that ensure products conform to customer needs and design.
• Evaluate and process RMA requests.
• Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans or process procedures to meet the quality specification standards and provide associated training.
• Perform quality audits covering in-house Quality Management System to ensure that conformance to requirements is met.
• Be a resource for all departments within Vaupell.
• Advise Quality Manager on matters of quality that affect the company and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Provide technical assistance to the Purchasing department in connection with the purchase of raw materials and supplies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• B.S. Engineering, minimum 2 years of Quality experience.
• Problem solving and corrective action implementation skills.
• ISO13485, ISO9001, AS9100 experience highly favored.
• Knowledgeable in plastics processing, manufacturing is desirable.
• ASQ certification is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills for contact with Vaupell employees, customers, and supplier chain.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret part drawings and standards.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with IQMS, SharePoint, etc. a plus.
• Must meet ITAR requirements for US citizenship or residency.