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Quality Engineer
Summary
Title:Quality Engineer
ID:1003
Location:Zeeland, Michigan
Department:Quality
Description
Values, Behaviors and Beliefs
Trust
Integrity
Respect
Excellence
Sustainability (Perseverance)

Purpose Statement (Why)
My purpose is to solve quality issues and guide efforts which reduce the risk of quality issues from happening so we may deliver the highest quality parts to our customers. This will grow our customer’s trust and confidence in me and my organization. I know our reputation is our most valuable asset which creates more opportunity for success for both myself and Stone Plastics.

Primary Functions (What)
• Generate proof of process capability and product conformance
• Guide corrective actions for non-conformance issues
• Drive continuous improvement actions

What Success Looks Like (How)
The Quality Engineer (QE) must provide documented proof of process capability and product conformance in the form of PPAP documentation following AIAG standards. This documentation is provided to our customers for their approval. It is also used internally as the recipe to manufacture product and identify high risk conditions in the manufacturing process. As changes are made, these ‘living documents’ change accordingly. If there is a PPAP deviation from product specification, the QE ensures the PPAP deviation is properly communicated and quickly resolved.

The QE responds to non-conformance issues, provides accountability, and guides corrective actions to closure. If the problem warrants/requires an 8D, the QE utilizes the AIAG 8D problem-solving approach to identify, correct, and eliminate reoccurring problems. When there is product variation, without clear specification for manufacturing to determine conformance, the QE must make the final decision of product conformance. To make the best final decision, the QE must fully understand the situation by referencing pertinent information and input from interested parties.

The QE identifies product-specific high-risk conditions, provides accountability, and guides continuous improvement actions to closure. This is done by utilizing PFMEA RPN numbers to determine a composite measure of risk (product non-conformance) based on severity, occurrence, and ability to detect. The RPN numbers change over time and are maintained by the QE. The QE will also use product data to determine the scope of systemic applications in which improvements may be applied.

The QE must fully understand the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Principles in order to facilitate and document continuous improvement projects within the organization. It must be understood that it is everyone’s responsibility to apply continuous improvement principles, but the QE is accountable (does the counting) for continuous improvement.

Competencies
• Technical Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Data Oriented
• Communication Skills (Oral and Written)

Desired Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Plastic Injection Molding experience.
• APQP experience preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to troubleshooting methods.
• Understanding cause and effect principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment responsible for quality.
• Proficient with GD&T

Physical Demands
In this position you may be required to routinely walk, stand for extended periods of time, and have specific vision abilities related to depth perception and color vision. You may also be required to lift and carry items weighing less than 25 lbs. While performing this position, you will often be exposed to moving or mechanical parts and moderate noise levels found in a manufacturing environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Guidance and direction to QT’s.

Work Environment
70% Office, 20% Production, 10% Customer

This role is partially carried out on the production floor. The production floor is an industrial manufacturing environment that is, at times, noisy and fast paced with constant movement of heavy equipment. The indoor climate is seasonably warm during summer months, comfortably cool during winter months. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required for all production floor positions, which may include steel-toed shoes or boots and approved eye protection.


 
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