Quality Engineer

Company: PrideStaff
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs. Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment. Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs. Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to quality engineering activities for new and existing programs.2. Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment. Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards.3. Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Develops cost quotations related to specifications, test equipment, and gauge requirements and communicates information to appropriate parties. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects. Reports progress as required.4. Serves as a liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered and prevent potential quality problems.5. Assists internal and external contacts to resolve product and process problems. Investigates and solves manufacturing-related problems in assigned area using formal problem-solving tools.6. Analyzes and develops suppliers products to obtain maximum productivity and reviews performance in operation and provides suggestions for improvement.7. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, implements and administers new and/or existing quality assurance processes. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in each situation respectively.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY:1. Demonstrates EHS leadership by setting a good example2. Instructs employees on what personal protective equipment is needed for each task and how this equipment is properly used, stored, and maintained.3. Enforces safe work practices and procedures and encourages workers to identify unsafe or unhealthy workplace conditions or hazards without fear of discipline4. Takes immediate steps to correct unsafe or unhealthy workplace hazards and ensure corrective measures are completed in a timely manner5. Ensures employees are aware and follow all safety rules6. Makes sure employee concerns related to EHS are addressed and contacts the EHS Department if assistance is needed7. Ensures employees report accidents and injuries immediatelyJob Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to advanced quality engineering.2.--Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently.3. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions.4. Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job. Strong computer background with ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.5. Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new products and processes. Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes. Must have the ability and willingness to continue personal development activities/assignments.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. Bachelor's degree in engineering field with understanding of advanced quality engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent.2. 3-5 years Quality Engineering experience in high volume production, preferably assembly, is preferred

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