Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Drive Improvement

Future Form Manufacturing; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Form Manufacturing in Sparks, NV is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality across all manufacturing operations. You will develop quality processes, analyze data, and lead root-cause investigations to meet customer expectations.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years in quality within manufacturing are required, along with knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, ERP systems and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality tools including root cause analysis, 5-Whys, control plans, and statistical methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures, standards, and other documentation to support the Future Form Manufacturing quality system.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Investigate production issues, customer complaints, and non-conformities, lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase product quality and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty issues.
• Drive improvement in quality processes to increase efficiency and/or accuracy.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Interface with customers as needed to address nonconformances, including all appropriate follow-up actions.
• Conduct audits (internal and supplier) and assist in preparation for external audits (ISO and customer).
• Write detailed internal and supplier audit reports.
• Maintain quality documentation including inspection reports, process records, NCR data, and audit findings.
• Utilize appropriate quality tools and statistical methods such as SPC, spreadsheets, CMM reports and PPAP to analyze process/product data and drive performance improvement.
• Train employees on quality procedures and continuous improvement practices.
• Evaluate existing and potential suppliers in support of improvement and/or outsourcing initiatives.
• Conduct drawing and process reviews in support of outsourcing projects.
• Interface with suppliers regarding quality and/or technical issues.
• Participate in product design reviews and process development to ensure quality considerations are addressed.
• Plan and devise inspection methods, including selection of the appropriate gaging and fixtures.
• Oversee the calibration program.
• Plan, coordinate, and document trials to evaluate alternate processes and/or materials.
• Serve as backup for QA inspection as needed.
• Maintain documentation to support regulatory compliance (RoHS, conflict minerals, etc).
• All other duties assigned

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Quality tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

CMM

GD&T

Job description

Future Form Manufacturing in Sparks, NV is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality across all manufacturing operations. You will develop quality processes, analyze data, and lead root-cause investigations to meet customer expectations.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years in quality within manufacturing are required, along with knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, ERP systems and data analysis tools.