Industrial Electric Mfg Inc
FS-Quality Assurance Engineer
Industrial Electric Mfg Inc, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The top priorities of this position will be to support Quality and ISO 9001 in all areas of the IEM Organization at manufacturing site - both internal and external.
Significant involvement with all areas of product and manufacturing, while also increasing visibility, communication and collaboration with key departments is instrumental in this position.
The main functions of the Quality Assurance role include (but not limited to):
Responsibilities:Collate, analyze and monitor company process & quality metrics against defined objective parametersWrite/author technical reports to management depicting the quality levels, quality problems and cost of quality.Optimize manufacturability, assembly, testability, cost and quality of components (in-house and purchased) and final productMonitor product performance/quality through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.PFMEA and new program implementation including tooling and manufacturing processes to identify and mitigate risk identifiedReview, understand and ensure manufacturing process meets customer and industry specifications and requirementsIdentify/specify relevant quality-related and workmanship standards training needs.Offer technical expertise to company on statistics, Six Sigma methodology, tools, and best practicesDefine, develop document and implement manufacturing and assembly process and quality procedures in conjunction with department staff.Conduct Corrective Actions - Internal and ExternalUnderstanding and knowledge of SolidworksMaintain and report department KPI'sFacilitate problem solving techniques within production team (including suppliers).Set up and drive standard work and best practicesDocument clear project actions and enable timeline achievementDevelopment of robust, predictive quality systems in production environment by applying world class techniques (Six Sigma, SPC, GRR, 5Y, CAR, etc.)Working with Engineering team on continuous improvement opportunitiesKnowledge of IPC-620Failure analysis to support production and assemblyCollaborating with other divisions to identify and document best practicePerform Internal Audits, report and help solve non-conformancesQualifications:
Experience manufacturing and quality process for a plant, division, or company with both design and production organizations.Solid background in Six Sigma methodology (green belt minimum, black belt preferred)Experience with the development, manufacturing and testing equipment, fixtures and processes for electrical connectors, harnesses and/or equipment.Able to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems encountered in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, regulatory compliance and the quality field.Able to identify opportunities for improvement throughout the organization's processes and be able to delegate without formal authority.COMPETENCIES:
Verbal and written communication proficiencyAttention to detailThorough compliance knowledgeOrganizational and time management skillsReliable with a respect to confidentialityEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline2-3 Years or more years related experience in quality assuranceAdvanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentExperience with UL/CSA and ISO 9001 QMS Systems
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:
Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Environment: Climate controlled office space.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The top priorities of this position will be to support Quality and ISO 9001 in all areas of the IEM Organization at manufacturing site - both internal and external.
Significant involvement with all areas of product and manufacturing, while also increasing visibility, communication and collaboration with key departments is instrumental in this position.
The main functions of the Quality Assurance role include (but not limited to):
Responsibilities:Collate, analyze and monitor company process & quality metrics against defined objective parametersWrite/author technical reports to management depicting the quality levels, quality problems and cost of quality.Optimize manufacturability, assembly, testability, cost and quality of components (in-house and purchased) and final productMonitor product performance/quality through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.PFMEA and new program implementation including tooling and manufacturing processes to identify and mitigate risk identifiedReview, understand and ensure manufacturing process meets customer and industry specifications and requirementsIdentify/specify relevant quality-related and workmanship standards training needs.Offer technical expertise to company on statistics, Six Sigma methodology, tools, and best practicesDefine, develop document and implement manufacturing and assembly process and quality procedures in conjunction with department staff.Conduct Corrective Actions - Internal and ExternalUnderstanding and knowledge of SolidworksMaintain and report department KPI'sFacilitate problem solving techniques within production team (including suppliers).Set up and drive standard work and best practicesDocument clear project actions and enable timeline achievementDevelopment of robust, predictive quality systems in production environment by applying world class techniques (Six Sigma, SPC, GRR, 5Y, CAR, etc.)Working with Engineering team on continuous improvement opportunitiesKnowledge of IPC-620Failure analysis to support production and assemblyCollaborating with other divisions to identify and document best practicePerform Internal Audits, report and help solve non-conformancesQualifications:
Experience manufacturing and quality process for a plant, division, or company with both design and production organizations.Solid background in Six Sigma methodology (green belt minimum, black belt preferred)Experience with the development, manufacturing and testing equipment, fixtures and processes for electrical connectors, harnesses and/or equipment.Able to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems encountered in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, regulatory compliance and the quality field.Able to identify opportunities for improvement throughout the organization's processes and be able to delegate without formal authority.COMPETENCIES:
Verbal and written communication proficiencyAttention to detailThorough compliance knowledgeOrganizational and time management skillsReliable with a respect to confidentialityEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline2-3 Years or more years related experience in quality assuranceAdvanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentExperience with UL/CSA and ISO 9001 QMS Systems
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:
Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Environment: Climate controlled office space.