Quality Engineer

Blue Star Plastics; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Plastics in Lexington, KY is seeking a Quality Engineer to improve production quality and document issues with corrective actions. The role focuses on developing inspection methods, implementing QMS processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of quality engineering experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years quality engineer experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality.
• Improve product quality by making recommendations for change.
• Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products.
• Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards.
• Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems.
• Document results and findings after inspections are carried out.
• Implement a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process.
• Create and maintain processes for the Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain work instructions for production processes.
• Create and maintain Control Plans, process FMEAs, Check Sheets.
• Work within a cross-functional team to ensure quality standards are met.
• Use 8-Step/5Why problem-solving techniques to correct quality issues and ensure continuous improvement.
• Train and inform members across the company of quality processes and fundamental knowledge.
• Complete and follow all process documentation required by the Quality Management System.
• Analyze and provide KPI data to help the company reach goals.
• Provide direction to support members in Quality Department (Auditors, Safe Launch, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving the business processes and increasing production/quality output. The Quality Engineer is also responsible for creating documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.

Responsibilities

• Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
• Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
• Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
• Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
• Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems
• Document results and findings after inspections are carried out
• Implement a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process
• Create and maintain processes for the Quality Management System
• Develop and maintain work instructions for production processes
• Create and maintain Control Plans, process FMEAs, Check Sheets
• Work within a cross-functional team to ensure quality standards are met
• Use 8-Step/5Why problem-solving techniques to correct quality issues and ensure continuous improvement
• Train and inform members across the company of quality processes and fundamental knowledge
• Complete and follow all process documentation required by the Quality Management System
• Analyze and provide KPI data to help the company reach goals
• Provide direction to support members in Quality Department (Auditors, Safe Launch, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years quality engineer experience preferred
• Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment required
• High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.