Global Quality Assurance Engineer Easton, Pennsylvania
Victaulic
- Easton, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950's Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.Scope: The primary function of this position is to support Quality Assurance activities related to product and process quality control and continuous improvement across Victaulic manufacturing sites. In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible, for identifying best practices and facilitating continuous improvement in operations where we are producing common components and assemblies to achieve consistent, best in class quality results. The work scope includes on site auditing to corporate standards, assisting with conducting capability studies, generating control plans and assessing results, and ensuring Victaulic production facilities continue to meet quality standards and expectations.RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for supporting all elements of Victaulic manufacturing quality systems including new process qualifications, process re-evaluation, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis and other corrective and preventive initiatives. Assist facility QA teams in understanding and implementing Victaulic specifications.
- In partnership with plant quality leaders, collaborate to identify best practices and implement standard work aimed at improving quality results.
- Provide support as necessary for existing product lines and Victaulic manufacturing facilities. These activities include, but are not limited to: Engineering Change Control, process improvements, and product improvements.
- Improving Internal Quality processes (such as incoming inspection, claims handling, measuring and monitoring of processes) and offer Quality Management support to other departments (Supply Chain, Customer Care, warehousing, etc.) in order to improve internal processes and to maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification.
- Serve as department liaison for new product development initiatives. Actively participate in product design reviews, Advanced Quality Planning, design & process FMEA's, mistake proofing and other quality new product development activities.
- Manage the development and maintenance of internal technical specifications and testing methods commensurate with tolerance sensitivities and part complexity.
- Initiate product / process reviews related to warranty claims/customer complaints.
- Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing manufacturing / quality metrics.
- Conduct routine reviews through random audits of the related manufacturing processes and products.
- Other initiatives and projects as directed by the Global Quality Assurance Director or Manager.
- Engineering Degree or equivalent experience required. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus.
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in a global Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering organization.
- Familiarity with statistical concepts and their application (control charts, process capability etc.) Knowledge in advanced statistical methods a plus.
- Proficient in problem solving.
- Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office and MiniTab). Experience with SolidWorks a plus.
- Knowledge of Victaulic product line desired.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
- Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.
- Able to travel globally as required.
- Current or prior ASQ CQE and/or CSSBB certification desired.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.