Manufacturing Quality Engineer

MSA - The Safety Company; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a dedicated Quality professional to ensure products meet customer expectations and comply with ISO 9001 standards. You will inspect processes, support NPD, and lead quality improvement projects with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Engineering (ABET) and familiarity with Minitab and statistical methods, with up to 10% travel anticipated. A Master's degree or equivalent experience is considered for advancement.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (ABET accredited) or related discipline.
• M.S. degree may be substituted by up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Inspect and validate processes to ensure alignment with policies and procedures.
• Support NPD efforts by defining quality requirements and verification plans.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans for new and existing products.
• Lead Six Sigma improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Statistical methods

Education

B.S. in Engineering (ABET) or related discipline

M.S. degree or 2 years relevant experience allowed

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Inspect and validate processes to ensure alignment with established policies and procedures.
• Support NPD efforts, such as defining customer and agency quality requirements, developing verification test plans and test equipment, inspection plans, etc.
• Support engineering changes through validation, as well as implement and maintain inspection plans for new and existing products.
• Assist in the identification of critical steps in processes to aid in the training of associates
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of process controls, test equipment and improvement plans.
• Investigate and define corrective and preventive actions pertaining to defective components, materials and products, through Internal Quality Notification (IQN).
• Participate in supplier development and address Supplier Quality Notifications (SQN).
• Address Customer Quality Notifications (CQN) with root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Participate as a member of the internal ISO-9001 Quality team – writing procedures, supporting and conducting internal and external audits and quality reviews.
• Lead Six Sigma improvement and cost reduction efforts (FPY, scrap reduction, etc.).
• Assist with implementing and maintaining 6S initiatives as they apply to this functional area.
• Partner with the incoming inspection team to create quality plans for purchased materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of the ASQ CQE Body of Knowledge.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a positive and proactive way.
• Proven ability to effectively lead projects, manage multiple tasks, solve technical problems and work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project.
• Proficiency in the use of statistical methods and Minitab statistical software.
• Ability to perform in a team‑oriented environment.
• Demonstrated success in driving execution – act independently take initiative and follow assignment through to completion.
• Up to 10% domestic travel.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferably from an ABET accredited program or in the Natural Sciences or related technical discipline

This position is available at two different career levels depending on experience, education, etc.

• Level one: Staff I – no relevant experience necessary
• Level two: Staff II – 2 years relevant experience

M.S. degree may be substituted from up to 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• ASQ CQE Certification
• Experience in an ISO:9001 manufacturing environment