The Quality Engineer participates in the daily product approval activities in the quality assurance department and will also engage in the daily Engineered Thermoplastic Compound injection molding and testing protocols.
**Not eligible for work sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Ensure quality objectives are met: On-Time Shipment, Conforming Product, and Customer Satisfaction
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the test equipment and procedures
- Engage in daily QA testing as required
- Provide training of QA lab employees.
- Provide support for all areas as it relates to the site quality system.
- Coordinate the continuous refinement of systems used in the lab
- Perform specification reviews both internal and external as required
- Project work as assigned by Corporate QA Manager
- Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be capable of multi-tasking and working both as a team and independently.
- Must be well organized and have a strong attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy, tact, and confidentiality when dealing with customers (internal and external).
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to communicate with people in various positions and levels within the company
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Must have the ability to work with, coach, and develop others.
- Must be able to research and interpret employment regulations.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of test equipment and procedures
- Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and support multiple projects at once
- Must be well organized and have a strong attention to detail
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy, tact, and confidentiality when dealing with customers (internal and external)
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must have a safety focused approach to work
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Attendance is an essential function of the job
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Education and Experience
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or scientific field or an equivalent combination of prolonged related education and experience
- Injection Molding experience preferred
- Knowledge of film extrusion testing and product approval a plus.
- ISO 9001 knowledge preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
CONTACTS: Internal – Frequently (34 - 66%) External – Occasionally (<33%)
Regularly
- Communicates via phone, email, video, and in person.
- Required to sit and stand for long periods of time as well as look at a computer screen.
- Operates a computer and other office machinery such as copy machine, and printer.
- Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions.
Occasionally
- Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
- Walk, use stairs, bend, reach, twist, turn and stand in one place for short periods of time. Reach with hands and arms.
- Overnight or overseas travel may be required.
Standard office and lab environment. The noise level is usually moderate, due to office equipment and residual noise from the manufacturing floor.
