
Quality Engineer- Temporary
- Miamisburg, OH
- $70,000-80,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance, preferably in manufacturing.
- Certifications: Six Sigma certification, or similar credentials are desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in quality control tools and software.
- In-depth knowledge of quality standards.
- Experience with quality methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and FMEA.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
- Working Conditions
- Primarily an office environment with substantial hands-on work on the production floor.
- May involve some travel for supplier audits or inspections.
- Flexibility to work extended hours to meet project deadlines or address quality issues as needed.
- Quality Control and Assurance:
- Create and drive CAPA projects to address various quality issues. Must be able to determine the true root cause, develop effective corrective actions, and drive the implementation effort to completion.
- Design and develop quality control systems, quality assurance plans, and inspection processes to maintain standards.
- Conduct internal audits, as well as supplier audits to meet company specifications.
- Supplier Quality
- Ensure PPAP's are in place and approved prior to production for all custom parts.
- Address supplier Escapes & Internal turn-backs through CAPA process and Root cause and corrective action
- New Supplier Development - Identify and qualify alternate vendor technologies/ manufacturing processes/ materials
- Providing guidance on process enhancements and improvements.
- Reviewing engineering and manufacturing specifications.
- Monitoring materials for defects.
- New Product Introduction:
- Create robust control plans
- Ensure the PDP process is followed, and all elements are completed.
- Evaluate beta test results and dealer feedback.
- Determine the risk and liability of moving forward with product production based upon the beta build / results, manufacturability, and testing.
- Process Improvement:
- Evaluate and analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed records of corrective actions, inspections, and quality audits.
- Prepare and present quality metrics, trends, and reports to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure that all quality documentation meets industry standards.
- Testing and Validation:
- Develop and conduct tests to assess product quality, reliability, and performance.
- Validate and calibrate testing equipment to maintain accuracy.
- Oversee the implementation of testing protocols and ensure that products meet specifications before release.
- Training and Team Collaboration:
- Train staff in quality control procedures and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to resolve quality-related issues.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and contribute to creating a culture of continuous improvement.