Quality Engineer - Biscoe, United States - Grede

Description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence.

If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, wed love to hear from you

The Quality Engineer will play a key role in the overall development of the product, providing constant improvements, and ensuring consistency of quality.

The candidate will be expected to act as the main focal point with our internal engineering teams for all issues tied to the product.

The candidate will interact with CNC Machining/ Shipping Teams and QA Technicians to ensure quality of products and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate would exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.

What You'll Do:
Maintain and improve plant quality systems in support of CNC machining and Shipping operations.
Accurately read drawings and interpret GD&T callouts. Communicate drawing requirements to CNC setup tech/ QA tech.
Develop inspection methods for CNC machined casting using metrology equipment (Calipers, CMM) and using functional gages.
Lead process monitoring and continuous improvement activities using tools, such as Cpk/Ppk, SPC Control Charts and Sampling Plans.

Perform and lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation activities for internal as well as customer quality concerns.

Maintain plant measurement and test equipment. Coordinate instrument calibration and repairs and conduct MSA studies and track gage histories.
Coordinate the corrective action program to improve supplier and plant production quality control goals and economical manufacturing costs.
Review incoming material quality concerns; Lead improvements in supplier quality through auditing and overseeing supplier development.
Coordinate and execute internal process audits and safety audit/ observations as required.
Supervise and Train layout/ QA techs and Dock auditors.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:
Competitive wages and benefits
Low-cost comprehensive insurance plans
Paid vacations and holidays

What We Need from You:
BS in Engineering/Manufacturing. Bachelors degree desired.
Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T.
Experience in automated metrology equipment (CMM, 3D scanners) desired.
Understanding of IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Experience in problem solving (8-D Methodology) including containment and root cause analysis (5Whys).
Demonstrated working knowledge of core quality tools including Control Plans, Process Flow, FMEA, MSA, SPC.
Proficient in Minitab for statistical analysis and MS Office software.
Six sigma/Shainin certification desired.
Basic Management skills for supervisors.
Excellent organization skills and 5S experience.
He/ She is responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
Wear PPE when appropriate in designated areas.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion.

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country.

Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.