Quality Engineer
Posted: 8/11/2008 2:10:55 PM
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NDT.org Job Number:
20376
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Contact:
Sara
Phone:
(562)465-0099
Fax:
(562)465-0029
State:
CA California
Contact:
Sara
Country:
United States
Length:
Direct Hire
Pay:
$65,000 to $75,000 a year
Email:
swheater@skillmaster.com
Large steel forging company seeks an experienced Quality Engineer for a Direct Hire Opportunity. Salary range $65,000 to $75,000 a year. The company offers excellent benefits, including company paid insurance - health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, prescription medicines, 401-K and more.
SUMMARY
Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops and revises quality systems procedures and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Manages the internal auditing procedures and conducts audits.
Works with customer representatives and third party auditors to conduct audits and resolve problems.
Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Maintains supplier quality performance ratings and audits suppliers.
Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and determine root cause. Monitors and follows up on proposed corrective actions to verify implementation and effectiveness.
Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
Participates in the development of planning department documents to assure a quality plan is in place to produce conforming product in the most efficient manner.
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
Provides management with suggestions and recommendations for quality improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May directly supervise employees in the Quality Control Department who perform quality systems reviews and audits. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
SUMMARY
Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops and revises quality systems procedures and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Manages the internal auditing procedures and conducts audits.
Works with customer representatives and third party auditors to conduct audits and resolve problems.
Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Maintains supplier quality performance ratings and audits suppliers.
Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and determine root cause. Monitors and follows up on proposed corrective actions to verify implementation and effectiveness.
Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
Participates in the development of planning department documents to assure a quality plan is in place to produce conforming product in the most efficient manner.
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
Provides management with suggestions and recommendations for quality improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May directly supervise employees in the Quality Control Department who perform quality systems reviews and audits. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Skills:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years experience as a Quality Engineer. Training in the forging industry is desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-destructive testing background preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and groups of supervisors and managers using tools like PowerPoint and Excel software programs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to apply statistical tools for the purpose of continual improvement of products and processes, this will include the use of internal SPC database, collection of characteristic data, and compilation of reports utilizing software such as Excel to produce histograms, Pareto charts, bell curves, etc. A thorough understanding of advanced statistics and Six Sigma applications is preferred.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be proficient with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years experience as a Quality Engineer. Training in the forging industry is desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-destructive testing background preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and groups of supervisors and managers using tools like PowerPoint and Excel software programs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to apply statistical tools for the purpose of continual improvement of products and processes, this will include the use of internal SPC database, collection of characteristic data, and compilation of reports utilizing software such as Excel to produce histograms, Pareto charts, bell curves, etc. A thorough understanding of advanced statistics and Six Sigma applications is preferred.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be proficient with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required.
