Quality Engineer

Ainsley Search Group; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsley Search Group seeks a Quality Engineer to join a global OEM manufacturing site in Chester County. This permanent, hands-on role supports the Quality Manager with opportunities for growth toward Quality Manager and a lucrative benefits package.

The position requires a BA/BS in engineering and several years of quality, process, or manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, with AS9100 exposure and strong analytical/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields.
• Recent years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Industrial Engineer in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in AS9100.
• Excellent people and communication skills and ability to motivate staff through changes and improvements.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision; proactive problem solving.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Quality Manager and collaborate with the quality team to improve processes on the production floor.
• Diagnose process-related issues across incoming materials, equipment, production and engineering; implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve bottlenecks.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and act as an agent of change.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate quality data to business partners (Engineers, Production Associates, Management, Operations, Sales, Vendors, etc).
• Participate in internal and external audits; maintain audit documentation and develop corrective plans.
• Analyze manufacturing process flows to identify quality, cost reduction, and throughput improvements.
• Collaborate with Process Engineer and Design Engineer regarding tooling to improve production efficiency.
• Conduct root cause and process analyses for re-work/returns; identify bottlenecks and revise processes to reduce rework.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Ainsley Search Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a global OEM Manufacturer located in the Chester County. This is a permanent, hands-on opportunity with lucrative compensation and benefit package. Company would like to develop this individual to the Quality Manager in the near future. Qualified candidate must have a BA degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Material Science, recent years of practice in quality, process or manufacturing engineering in a Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Quality Manager and collaborate the quality team to improve process across the production floor.
• Diagnose process related issue across incoming materials, equipment, production and engineering, implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve bottleneck.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma Initiative and operate as an agent of changes.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate quality data to business partners (Engineers, Production Associates, Management, Operations, Sales, Vendors, etc).
• Participate internal and external audit, maintain proper documentation on audits and develop corrective plans.
• Analyze manufacturing process flows and identify enhancements of quality, cost reduction and throughput.
• Collaborate with Process Engineer and Design Engineer regarding tooling to ensure production efficiency.
• Conduct root cause and process analysis for re-work/return products, identify bottleneck and recommend revision on process to reduce recurring re-work issue.
• Communication with customers on a regular basis regarding customer specification, quality issue, customer audits, etc.
• Monitor production and QC process on the production floor, observe and document manufacturing process and analyze manufacturing data; maintain an regular communication with manufacturing staff to educate staff regarding process changes, quality and improvement plan.
• Develop training program for employees and standardize quality manual.

Qualifications:

• bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields.
• Recent years of experience working as a Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Industrial Engineer in Manufacturing, exposure to sub-assembly, machining, assembly is a plus.
• Experience in AS9100
• Excellent people and communication skills, able to motivate employees to adapt and patriciate changes and improvement.
• Able to work independently and under limited supervision; creative and proactive in problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making skills.