Actalent
Manufacturing Quality Engineer Job at Actalent in Schenectady
Actalent, Schenectady, NY, United States
Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure the standard operating procedures are sustained in the manufacturing processes. The role includes ensuring assembly operations conform to general and mandatory specifications, managing the implementation of new processes and procedures, and coordinating with other departments to develop and implement standard operating procedures for all assembly and quality processes.
Responsibilities
The work environment is dynamic and involves working closely with various departments to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes. The role requires participation in customer meetings and visits. Standard hours apply, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure the standard operating procedures are sustained in the manufacturing processes. The role includes ensuring assembly operations conform to general and mandatory specifications, managing the implementation of new processes and procedures, and coordinating with other departments to develop and implement standard operating procedures for all assembly and quality processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure standard operating procedures are sustained in the manufacturing processes.
- Ensure assembly operations conform to general and mandatory specifications.
- Manage the implementation of new processes and procedures regarding the introduction of new products or equipment.
- Coordinate with other departments to develop and implement standard operating procedures for all assembly and quality processes.
- Develop and implement improved standard procedures through the lean process and tools; document so improved process can become organization standard.
- Ensure equipment is capable of meeting required product quality standards and can repeatedly reproduce these results.
- Validate accurate work-in-process and finished goods defect tracking.
- Audit adherence to BOMs (Bill of Materials).
- Recommend corrective actions to plant management.
- Perform statistical analysis of collected data, tracking defects back to process, cell, material, or individual.
- Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
- Recommend process improvements to plant management.
- Participate in quality reporting and management review processes.
- Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.
- Participate in customer meetings and visits; answer customer complaints using an 8D or any other approved formats.
- Quality engineering
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- AS or BS Degree in Engineering or Sciences
- 3+ years' experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge in process improvement such as Six Sigma, to drive operational excellence systems
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training or Certification is preferred
- Experience in process design/improvement and new production implementation
- CAD or SolidWorks experience is a plus
The work environment is dynamic and involves working closely with various departments to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes. The role requires participation in customer meetings and visits. Standard hours apply, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.