Quality Engineer

Qnergy Inc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnergy Inc in Ogden, UT is seeking a Quality Engineer to assure the quality of manufactured products. The QE works with Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to improve processes and ensure products meet customer expectations while keeping costs in check.

Responsibilities include designing quality standards, leading audits, performing root cause analysis, and driving CAPA and NCR activities. Strong communication and GD&T knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or related field; 7+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• 5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in GD&T; CMM programming preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design quality standards and establish criteria for product quality in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop capable processes with efficiency in mind.
• Provide leadership, coaching and training on the production floor.
• Ensure written procedures and documentation are followed throughout Operations.
• Schedule and conduct internal audits and report findings.
• Conduct NCR investigations and drive CAPA.
• Lead quality improvement projects.

Skills

QMS experience

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

ISO 9001

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

CMM programming

GD&T

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

QMS software

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer (QE) works to ensure the overall quality of Qnergy’s manufactured products. The QE works within a wider team of professionals within Qnergy to ensure that the final products are safe, reliable, and meet customer expectations while keeping the manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible. The QE tests processes, monitors quality standards, creates documentation, devises quality tests and defines the criteria a test result should meet. The Quality Engineer monitors the quality of a process and plays a key role in fixing issues when they arise and partnering with Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to continuously improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Design quality standards and establish criteria for product quality in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop capable processes with efficiency in mind.
• Provide leadership, coaching and training for Production and Quality departments by having an active presence on the production floor.
• Ensure written procedures and documentation are available, correct and properly followed throughout Operations.
• Schedule and conduct internal audits and report findings to applicable area management and Quality management.
• Conduct material and process issue investigations and determine proper escalation procedures.
• Conduct effective Root Cause Analysis to determine true root causes of quality issues and develop containment plans and corrective actions.
• Participate in design and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Issue, track, trend, report and close out internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Support the buildout of an effective Quality program, including an electronic Quality Management System.
• Lead quality improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• BA or BS in Engineering, Operations, Business, 7+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Certified Quality Engineer through ASQ preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). CMM Programming experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven working knowledge and experience with an electronic Quality Management System (QMS).
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excell, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to resolve and handle difficult challenges and issues in a timely manner.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write in technical/operational/business English in order to perform the essential functions of the job as they relate to comprehension of laws, regulations, standards, documents and other internal and external communications.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, analyze, trend and report data to improve product quality.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Understanding of 8D problem solving tools.
• Attention to Detail: Vigilance in monitoring processes and identifying deviations from quality standards.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of quality control processes, methodologies, and relevant technologies used in their industry.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, datasheets, plus verbal and written work instructions.
• Internal auditing experience related to ISO 9001 compliance.

Work Environment

• Some lifting up to 30 pounds may be required.
• Regular use of a computer keyboard is required.
• Employee regularly stands for several hours per shift.
• This position requires the employee to be present in the office or on the job site, and therefore, attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Employee is regularly required to speak and hear clearly, both in person and by telephone.
• Regularly utilizes written and oral communication skills.
• Requires ability to read and interpret information and documents.
• Performs detailed work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Must be able to identify and determine colors.
• Primarily engineering, laboratory, and shop environments.
• Work responsibilities may require access to areas where noise and temperature levels are elevated.
• The employee is regularly required to perform a wide variety of physical tasks, from handling small precision machined parts to lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.