Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer II

CoorsTek, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer II to perform advanced quality engineering duties.

The role involves statistical analyses, capability studies, DOE, and support for metrology and customer programs within a ceramics manufacturing environment. The candidate will develop and implement QA systems, procedures, and training, conduct audits, and interface with engineering/CMM teams to ensure measurement system effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Professional Engineer and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Good knowledge of computer programs, applications, and databases.
• Thorough knowledge in mechanical inspection techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical techniques, with ability to identify, analyze, and define possible solutions for continuous product and process improvement.
• Perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing high language skills and advanced math skills.
• Employ excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Read and analyze complex information.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Structured problem solving, Green Belt.
• Supplier Quality.
• Auditing - certified lead auditor preferred.
• EQMS experience.
• Minitab/JMP experience.
• Project management.
• Excellent listening skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and apply the CORE Quality Blocks (Structured Problem Solving, Process Control Systems, Reliable Quality) throughout the organization.
• Perform professional Quality Engineering assignments of considerable complexity, under limited direction supervision, i.e.: conduct statistical analysis in the form of capability studies, DOE’s, etc. to evaluate processes.
• Design, install, and continually evaluate quality assurance and/or control methods and systems.
• Develop standards, procedures, and work instructions, to provide quality guidance and to facilitate training
• Identify, define, and recommend issues for quality control.
• Interpret technical data in mathematical or diagrammatical form.
• Perform training in internal auditing, mechanical inspection, and statistical techniques.
• Develop sampling plans and statistical methods to be utilized by manufacturing and inspection, in assessing the quality levels of products and processes, to include determination of control points and charting methods.
• Interface with engineering and CMM programmers, to design fixtures and processes to ensure the effectiveness of measurement systems.
• Conduct internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance.
• Coordinate and participate in material review activities to determine nonconforming product dispositions and corrective actions.
• Develop, generate, and analyze reports and returned products to identify trends and to facilitate corrective action/quality improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to all personnel to assist in the use of statistical process control and problem-solving techniques.
• Plan, conduct, and takes action regarding gauge R&R, as well as product and process capability studies.
• Perform Quality Engineering liaison activities as required to support internal/external customer service and satisfaction.
• Provide other Quality Engineering support as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Structured problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Professional Engineer

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

Minitab/JMP

EQMS

Job description

It’s exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We’re committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer II

Perform professional Quality Engineering assignments of considerable complexity under limited direction/supervision, i.e.: conduct statistical analysis in the form of capability studies, DOE’s, etc. to evaluate processes. The role will also perform assignments with business systems processes, metrology, and customer program support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Embrace and apply the CORE Quality Blocks (Structured Problem Solving, Process Control Systems, Reliable Quality) throughout the organization.
• Perform professional Quality Engineering assignments of considerable complexity, under limited direction supervision, i.e.: conduct statistical analysis in the form of capability studies, DOE’s, etc. to evaluate processes.
• Design, install, and continually evaluate quality assurance and/or control methods and systems.
• Develop standards, procedures, and work instructions, to provide quality guidance and to facilitate training
• Identify, define, and recommend issues for quality control.
• Interpret technical data in mathematical or diagrammatical form.
• Perform training in internal auditing, mechanical inspection, and statistical techniques.
• Develop sampling plans and statistical methods to be utilized by manufacturing and inspection, in assessing the quality levels of products and processes, to include determination of control points and charting methods.
• Interface with engineering and CMM programmers, to design fixtures and processes to ensure the effectiveness of measurement systems.
• Conduct internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance.
• Coordinate and participate in material review activities to determine nonconforming product dispositions and corrective actions.
• Develop, generate, and analyze reports and returned products to identify trends and to facilitate corrective action/quality improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to all personnel to assist in the use of statistical process control and problem-solving techniques.
• Plan, conduct, and takes action regarding gauge R&R, as well as product and process capability studies.
• Perform Quality Engineering liaison activities as required to support internal/external customer service and satisfaction.
• Provide other Quality Engineering support as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Professional Engineer and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good knowledge and understanding of computer programs, applications, and databases.
• Thorough knowledge in mechanical inspection techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and implementation of statistical techniques, with ability to identify, analyze, and define possible solutions for continuous product and process improvement.
• Perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing high language skills and advanced math skills.
• Employ excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Read and analyze complex information.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Structured problem solving, Green Belt.
• Supplier Quality.
• Auditing - certified lead auditor preferred.
• EQMS experience.
• Minitab/JMP experience.
• Project management.
• Excellent listening skills necessary.

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Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 96,600.00 - USD 127,512.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you’ll enjoy your career with us!