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Quality Engineer

Lexington, KYOnsiteFull TimePosted 3 hours ago

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Required skills

  • quality engineer experience
  • quality assurance environment
  • computer technology
  • systems operations
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • analytical skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • verbal communication skills
  • written communication skills
  • team environment

Role summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for enhancing business processes and boosting production/quality output. This role involves creating documentation for production issues, identifying solutions, and developing inspection methods to analyze product quality. The Quality Engineer will collaborate with teams to improve products, ensure adherence to quality standards, and implement systems for conformity and accuracy. Key responsibilities include maintaining Quality Management Systems, developing work instructions, Control Plans, process FMEAs, and Check Sheets, and utilizing problem-solving techniques for continuous improvement. The role also involves analyzing KPI data, training staff on quality processes, and providing direction to the Quality Department.

Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving the business processes and increasing production/quality output. The Quality Engineer is also responsible for creating documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.

Responsibilities

  •  Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
  • Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
  • Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
  • Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
  • Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems
  • Document results and findings after inspections are carried out
  • Implement a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process
  • Create and maintain processes for the Quality Management System
  • Develop and maintain work instructions for production processes
  • Create and maintain Control Plans, process FMEAs, Check Sheets
  • Work within a cross-functional team to ensure quality standards are met
  • Use 8-Step/5Why problem-solving techniques to correct quality issues and ensure continuous improvement
  • Train and inform members across the company of quality processes and fundamental knowledge
  • Complete and follow all process documentation required by the Quality Management System
  • Analyze and provide KPI data to help the company reach goals
  • Provide direction to support members in Quality Department (Auditors, Safe Launch, etc.)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years quality engineer experience preferred
  • Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment required
  • High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work efficiently in a team environment

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
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