Manuf Quality Engineer

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 10%

Job summary

Quanta Nashville is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to coordinate quality planning, monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement for new product launches and ongoing production. You will ensure AQ items, lead ISO 9001 practices, and mentor QA staff across multiple shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing QA, and experience with PFMEAs, FAI and root-cause analysis. Travel and site involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with third party quality system certifications, ex. ISO 9001.
• Certified as ISO 9001 internal auditor.

Responsibilities

• Serves as QA representative on the NPI team for all new product launches.
• Ensures Master Timing Plan includes QA items and validated prior to launch.
• Submits First Article Inspection (FAI) documents to the customer for approval.
• Develops and maintains process and quality documents (Process Flow Chart, PFMEAs, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions, Packaging Standards, Visual Standards).
• Reviews Lessons Learned data to avoid repeat issues.
• Prepares training materials and conducts QA training sessions.
• Interprets engineering drawings and confers with management on quality standards.
• Assists testing group to develop standards for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Provides direction for QA Inspectors and MRB activities.
• Leads cross-functional teams for corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) and documents responses for customers.
• Acts as continuous improvement leader for assigned lines (kaizen, six sigma).
• Supports ISO 9001 activities including internal auditing, calibration and document control.
• Drafts Process Flows, Procedures, Work Instructions and Forms; performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Quality planning

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

FAI documentation

Process documentation

Drawings interpretation

Root cause analysis

8D / 5-Why / Fishbone

QA leadership

ISO 9001 internal auditor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related field

Job description

• Location 400 New Sanford Blvd,La Vergne, TN, 37086,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Travel 10%

Contact information

• Name Dennis Dunn

QUANTA NASHVILLE IS GROWING AND HIRING!

WANT TO BUILD THE FUTURE?

Quanta is a Fortune Global 500 Company and a leading solution provider in cloud computing. Centered around computing design as the foundation of OUR core technology capability, Quanta continues to innovate in the area of data economics and integrate relevant resources to proactively expand market potentials and explore business opportunities. Quanta Nashville (QMN) was established in 2003 in LaVergne, TN, with 20 employees in one building. QMN currently occupies nine (9) facilities in the Antioch/LaVergne area with over 3000 employees...and GROWING!

We are currently seeking candidates for the following position!

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) coordinates the Quality planning, monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement functions to ensure that products, processes and services conform to established customer and company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the Quality Assurance representative on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team for all new product launches.
• Ensures that all required Quality Assurance items are included in the Master Timing Plan and that they are fully implemented and validated prior to program launch.
• Submits First Article Inspection (FAI) documents to the customer for approval.
• Leads or assists in the development and consistency of process and quality documents including: Process Flow Chart, PFMEAs, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions, Packaging Standards and Visual Standards.
• Reviews Lessons Learned data from similar products and processes prior to launch to avoid repeat issues.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Assists testing group to develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Provides direction for Quality Assurance Inspectors performing sample audits of work-in-process and finished goods for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Assists with disposition of materials which have failed test and are on hold in the MRB area. This includes working with Supplier Quality Engineer and vendor to get Failure Analysis results.
• Leads cross-functional team for corrective action efforts including root cause and countermeasure actions using customer and Quanta required methodologies and formats (8D, 5-why, fishbone, etc.). Responds to customer within required timeframes with detailed explanations and visits customer facilities as required.
• Serves as continuous improvement leader for product and process lines which he/she is responsible for including kaizen events, six sigma projects and evaluation of employee suggestions.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of process capability.
• Assists with plant ISO 9001 activities including internal auditing, calibration and document control. Serves as document control coordinator (DCC).
• Drafts Process Flows, Procedures, Work Instructions and Forms as required.
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with third party quality system certifications, ex. ISO 9001.
• Certified as ISO 9001 internal auditor.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and suppliers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Computer literate in a Windows environment.
• Strong written and spoken English skills; bilingual in Spanish/Mandarin a plus.
• Self-motivated with ability to operate independently in multiple locations.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment; hearing protection as required.
• Must have a Valid Passport or other documents allowing international travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, crouch, reach, stand/sit for prolonged periods, move about production and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to travel occasionally; including internationally – travel required is minimal – less than 5%.

Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.