Quality Engineer

Burkert USA Corporation; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corporation in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the Quality Management System and drive ISO compliance. You will analyze processes, develop sampling plans, and implement CAPA using DMAIC and 8D/5Why tools.

The role requires a engineering degree, knowledge of quality systems, and hands-on experience with statistical methods, GD&T, AutoCAD, SAP, and Microsoft Office. Travel around 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Major; Master’s Degree a plus.
• Basic knowledge of quality systems (statistics, reliability, sampling, and auditing).
• 1-2 years preferred in Quality Engineering or Technical Discipline Manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems standards a plus
• GD&T/Engineering Prints; AutoCAD a plus
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus
• Lean Implementation in a production, warehousing and distribution environment a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written & verbal
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task; Travel 10%

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System development and ISO alignment.
• Identify statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes.
• Enhance inspection with sampling plans and confidence levels.
• Perform data analysis including hypothesis testing and process capability.
• Develop sampling plans using attribute, variable, and sequential sampling.
• Lead CAPA using DMAIC and 8D/5Why tools.
• Address customer complaints with corrective actions.
• Improve QA receiving inspection processes.
• Coordinate supplier audits and remedy actions.
• Prepare QA reports.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean implementation

Quality systems knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving and multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Major

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GD&T / Engineering Prints

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Quality Management System inclusive of process and procedure development/implementation that aligns with ISO standards
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Enhance quality inspection process utilizing statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence
• Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests
• Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling
• Root cause analysis and implementation of CAPA for quality improvement related concerns utilizing DMAIC methodology and 8D/5Why tools.
• Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Assist suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.
• Preparation of QA reports.

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Major; Master’s Degree a plus
• Basic knowledge of quality systems is required (statistics, reliability, sampling, and auditing).
• 1-2 years preferred in Quality Engineering or Technical Discipline Manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems standards a plus
• GD&T/Engineering Prints; AutoCAD a plus
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus
• Lean Implementation in a production, warehousing and distribution environment a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written & verbal
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task; Perform duties with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy Travel 10%

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Our products and systems are invisible and indispensable at the same time. Without knowing it, we all encounter valves, sensors, controllers and customized systems made by Burkert every day: from beer, juice or dairy products to cosmetics and medicine products. Anyone who gives free flow to ideas and always thinks that little bit further than others, needs not only a great passion for innovation, but above all courage. This quality still characterizes our company today and makes our successes possible. Thanks to our financial independence, we can consistently pursue our strategic goals, even in uncertain times, and this creates a secure basis for the jobs in our company.