Quality Engineer

Summary:

Responsible for the analysis of product, process, equipment, and method issues at designated stages of

product development and manufacturing. Lead and support action to prevent and reduce all costs

associated with poor quality. Work to maximize product conformance to specified requirements while

ensuring the best possible manufacturability.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Works on problems of

diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.  Involved in continuous

improvement projects in the Cable Shop Department. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and

accomplish goals. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, and general instructions on new

assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component.
• Devise sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Manage programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Document data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures. This includes managing gel analytics and chemistry content.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and provide recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and management.
• Direct technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Daily availability includes evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• May provide technical leadership to lower-level technical and administrative workers engage in quality activities (including but not limited to training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving technically related work problems).
• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Competencies:

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Project Management – Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Judgment – Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures; report on potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a related field
•  5-10 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.

        Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

        Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

        Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quality Software.