Quality Engineer

Dover Corporation; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer contributions

Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dover Corporation’s Microwave Products Group (MPG) seeks a seasoned quality professional to lead inspection and testing, and to drive cross-functional improvements. You will develop and approve quality documents and apply advanced statistics to improve processes.

Engage with design, manufacturing, sales and suppliers; apply MTBF, FMEA, and DOE methods. ASQ certifications are highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline and 5 years quality-related experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate with tact and sensitivity; ability to write succinctly; ability to make presentations.
• Ability to apply advanced statistical techniques.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Strong to expert user of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage via influence across diverse groups.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, and ASQ Certified Green Belt desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handles major projects; participates in high-level cross-functional teams.
• Develops inspection and testing processes and procedures.
• Writes, edits, reviews and/or approves quality controlled documents.
• Applies strategic decision-making to identify performance gaps and set goals.
• Plans and conducts benchmarking and applies lessons learned.
• Identifies and champions world-class quality concepts in lean manufacturing.
• Performs reliability analyses such as MTBF calculations and FMEAs.
• Interacts with sales, engineering Customers, and Suppliers; contributes to contract review.
• Provides input to the contract review process; analyses data and suggests corrective actions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Documentation

Presentation skills

Education

BS degree in a technical discipline

ASQ certifications desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Position Overview

Handles major projects; participates in high-level cross-functional teams. Develops inspection and testing processes and procedures. Writes, edits, reviews and/or approves quality controlled documents. Applies strategic decision-making skills to identify performance gaps and establish goals and objectives to successfully meet the organization's expectations. Plans and conducts effective benchmarking, and applies lessons learned. Identifies and champions state-of-the-art world-class concepts in quality business processes and continuous improvement. Performs reliability analyses such as MTBF calculations and FMEAs. Participates in advanced quality planning (e.g. FMEA, QFD, DOE) during design, contract, and process reviews. Applies the theory of statistical variation - e.g. ANOVA, t-test, f-test. Interfaces with sales, engineering Customers, and Suppliers. Provides input to the contract review process. Provides diagnostic research; analyzes data, identifies trends, and suggests corrective and preventive actions. Systematically analyzes complex process problems and develops/evaluates alternative solutions. Acts as Lead Internal Auditor and/or Lead Auditor for supplier audits. Acts as technical interface between design engineering, mechanical engineering, purchasing agent and the supplier. May prepare budgets. Integrates quality and statistical tools with lean manufacturing methodologies. Effectively presents information to all levels of the company in electronic, oral, and/or written form. May have supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications Summary

BS degree in a technical discipline with 5 years of quality-related experience. Ability to clearly communicate with tact and sensitivity; ability to write succinctly; ability to make presentations and respond to sensitive inquiries. Ability to apply advanced statistical techniques. Ability to read drawings, blueprints and schematics. Ability to organize and prioritize. Lean manufacturing experience. Strong to expert user of Microsoft Office tools. Ability to work independently and with minimal day-to-day direction. Ability to manage via influence rather than title. Ability to facilitate meetings and manage interactions across diverse groups, e.g. engineers, sales, finance, marketing.

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, and ASQ Certified Green Belt highly desirable.

Pay Range

USD 80000 - 100000 Annually. This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.