Summary
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the management of supplier metrics, support interaction with suppliers to resolve issues, and perform supplier assessments. This position will work closely with our QA lab on incoming inspections, FAIs, and nonconforming material handling to drive continuous improvement in our supply chain.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering or quality assurance, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
If you are passionate about quality and delivering excellence, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.
Job Responsibilities
Collects, organizes, monitors, and distributes information related to supplier quality
Track and evaluate supplier response, provide feedback, and ensure closure of 8D
Evaluate PFMEA and Control plans to confirm that key characteristics and in-process controls are well-defined and effective
Identification of key dimensional characteristics for FAI approval
Develop supplier continuous improvement plans to drive improved PPM scores
Analyzes failures and determines appropriate corrective and preventative actions
Review and approve deviation requests
Facilitate internal ISO and supplier audit programs
Develop process controls, inspection routines, and CMM programs
Supervise CMM and manual inspections
Collaborate with Engineering to develop laboratory processes as per ISO 17025
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Quality Management Systems
Experience in programming and operating a CMM and performing manual measurements
Experience in incoming inspection, blueprint reading, and GD&T
Interpersonal and negotiating skills necessary to build effective working relationships
Proven ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and perform root cause analysis
ASQ Supplier Auditing and/or ASQ Supplier Certification or equivalents preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred
Physical Demands
Employee must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
Frequently in a stationary position for long periods; occasional bending/kneeling
Manual dexterity required for keyboard use, operating office equipment, grasping objects
Regularly move around the office and occasionally the factory floor
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and adjusted focus
Frequently communicates with other employees and customers
Work Environment
Employee will encounter work environment characteristics described below while performing the essential job functions and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
Primarily an office setting, with frequent visits to the factory floor
Office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated
Office noise levels are considered low to moderate
Factory noise levels are considered moderate
May require travel up to 10%
Benefits
ExceptionalMedical, Dental, Vision insurances
Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401kPlan with generous employer match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Hexagon Metrology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer ? M/F/Vet/Disability ? E-Verify Participant