Quality Engineer

Knapheide; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapheide is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader to assure quality requirements are established and adhered to across products and production. You will provide quality/process control measurements, analyze data, and drive improvements.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage ISO9001 compliance, and oversee CAPA, FMEA, control plans, and quality audits to elevate product and process quality.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or equivalent training and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects in a lead role through cross-functional project management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Six Sigma Black Belt

Leadership

Education

Four-year technical degree

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

Position Overview:

To assure that quality requirements are established, recognized and adhered to assigned products and production. He/she will be required to provide quality/process control measurements, provide analysis of that data and make improvements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects in lead role through cross functional project management skills.
• Manages Knapheide Quality System and ensuring ISO9001 compliance.
• Manages special customer requests such as CoC, FMEAs, and control plans.
• Manages reports on quality related metrics for improvement by investigating trends, utilizing cross functional team for research/review for priority/causation/severity and managing corrective action teams.
• Formulating and maintaining quality assurance objectives in order to meet requirements.
• Utilizing lean and other quality tools and problem solving techniques for addressing all quality concerns.
• Develop/program management for assigned projects including setting up manufacturing trials, validation, destructive testing or fatigue evaluation, etc.
• Responsible for CAPA system and ensuring ISO9001 compliance.
• Leads/Participates in product and process based quality audits by both internal and external sources.
• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvements throughout the organization.
• Lead technical and quality support for plant production, suppliers, and customers

Position Requirements:

Four-year technical degree or equivalent training and work experience. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Must have the ability to gather and analyze statistical data. Communicate effectively and managing cross-functional groups is a necessity. Ideal applicant with possess the ability to organize work and keep records (some computer skills required). Must have strong leadership skills and be willing to accept responsibility. Flexibility in work schedule is a necessity

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

Normal standing, bending, walking and lifting associated with an office environment. Must be able to verbally communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Some travel will be required.