Quality Assurance Engineer

Examples of Typical Activities:Manage the achievement of Brand expectations by providing support, guidance, leadership and expertise to support functions (e.g. AQT, MFG, ENG, Purchasing, Project Management) and suppliersComply with all Quality Management System standards/deliverablesLead Quality department change control process through the administration, processing and resolution of all change-related requests (short-term, long-term).Optimize the manufacturing process by leading cross-functional updates to the flow, PFMEA, control plan (process control strategy, error proofing, jigs/fixtures, KCC identification) following engineering changes or in response to quality issues.Prioritize and control quality issues; provide updates as appropriate/requested (e.g. PDR, Management Review).Analyze customer (ref. subcommittee), supplier and internal data; identify issues and trends and refer to the CAPA process as appropriate.Evaluate customer returns and refer to the CAPA process as appropriate.Drive effective corrective action by leading 5-Why, CAPA and/or 8D processesProvide relevant metrics in the production phase of the product life cycle, in all phases of the business (corporate. Operations, suppliers)Required Experience BS Degree in technical field required; 2-5 years of experience in quality.Required Technical CompetenciesExcellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsComputer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)Knowledge of manufacturingUnderstanding of and experience with Quality Disciplines -ISO 9000 knowledge and experience (Procedures and Work Instructions)Quality Planning (FMEAS, Control Plans)Effective Corrective Action (5-Why); exposure to Six Sigma, Shainin preferredEffective Prints and Specifications preferredRequired Behavioral CompetenciesPersonal Leadership - Leads by envisioning the future, engaging others, energizing people and enabling self and others to develop and execute plans to deliver strategy.Aligning Performance for Success - Focuses and guides others in accomplishing work objectives.Building Partnerships- Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.Customer Focus - Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.Information Monitoring- Sets up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.Strategic Decision Making- Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long0range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints and organizational value.EEO/AA EMPLOYER