Quality Engineer

Company: Acco Material Handling Solutions, Inc.
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for overseeing inspection activities including first article inspection of machined parts. Will provide inspection reports as well as the supporting and maintenance of the Quality Management System. Will collaborate with all stakeholders on matters related to quality control, quality assurance, process improvement, 5S and LEAN.
This position requires a high level of critical thinking, problem solving abilities, data analysis and understanding in quality/manufacturing standards and customer requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities PRIMARY Duties and responsibilities:
1. Supports operations by overseeing daily inspection of product to specified standards.

• Develop and maintain inspection reports.
• Oversees inspection activities across all stages of production.
• Supports the inspection process through the development of inspection procedures and techniques.
• Conduct multiple different tests to ensure product fulfills or exceeds established quality standards.
• Oversees incoming inspection activities to established standards. 2. Oversees First Article Inspection of machined parts.
• Will provide inspection reports and feedback for improvement. 3. Establish and operate different mechanical and electronic measuring equipment. 4. Examine and analyze damaged product to identify non-conformances and suggest an ideal way to repair. 5. Ensure rework processes are delivering the expected quality outcome and follows the rework/repair process through to completion. 6. Facilitate quality system training with employees. 7. Oversees maintenance of calibration system. 8. Communicates matters related to quality or compliance with urgency. 9. Organizes and maintains records in compliance with company records policy. 10. Represents the Quality department as a point of contact for production support and manufacturing issues. 11. Assist in the improvement of product. 12. Evaluate products to verify compliance with quality standards.
  13. Perform Statistical Analysis on basis of RCA (root-cause analysis) of non-conforming material.
• Prepares and maintains data.
• Leads or participates in the corrective action process. 14. Completes capability studies and shares information with the engineering team to support product improvement activities. 15. Participates or leads improvement team using LEAN tools, methods, and techniques. 16. Process returned material from customers based on established procedures. 17. Perform investigation of customer returned equipment, including warranty claims. 18. Implement SCARs to suppliers due to nonconforming parts. 19. Perform audits related to the Quality Management System, design and manufacturing processes. 20. Leads problem solving activities in manufacturing operations to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues. 21. Oversees gage repeatability & reproducibility studies.
  Special Location/Position Requirements: Not Applicable Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.)
• At least 3 years quality control experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience in mechanical inspection techniques as well as understanding of GD&T principles desired
• Experience in an office environment, with frequent use of computers
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail & ability to prioritize critical tasks
• LEAN/Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred but not required Education Requirements: Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions: Normal office conditions and occasional travel may be required to meet with suppliers. Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work, and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people. Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving, and/or traveling. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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