Quality Engineer

Quest Global; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A global engineering company in Winston-Salem is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and at least 7 years of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include monitoring product quality, leading improvement projects, and utilizing statistical tools. A competitive salary between $75K and $80K is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience or recent graduates will be considered.
• Experience with statistical process control and Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Must explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality initiatives and monitor product/process capability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Utilize problem solving techniques for process improvement.

Skills

Problem solving techniques

Statistical tools

Coaching and mentoring

3D modeling with NX

G code understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Key Responsibilities

• The Quality Engineer manages quality initiatives by developing and maintaining measurement systems to monitor product and process capability to assure overall product quality and drive continuous improvement activity to achieve world class customer satisfaction and productivity.
• Leads/supports continuous improvement projects to drive performance to world class levels.
• Utilizes problem solving techniques Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), 5 why’s, 8D’s, Cause and Effect Diagrams, etc.) to determine process improvement actions to prevent recurrence.
• Should have a strong background and experience in using statistical tools, Gage R&R, etc. and be able to implement statistical process control on critical product and process attributes.
• Coordinate research and resolution of non-conformances and other issues.
• Quarantine and oversee disposition of non-compliant material and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility
• Support process documentation and create work instructions necessary for training operators or QEs.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering fields or related engineering discipline, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience or recent graduates will be considered.
• Experience and/ knowledge of implementing statistical process control on critical product and process attributes
• Experience and/ knowledge of performing Root Cause and Corrective Action to determine process improvement actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Experience coaching and mentoring operators, technicians, supervisors, and others to sustain best practices in quality control
• 3D modeling experience with NX software desirable
• The ability to apply logical, methodical reasoning to diagnose and fix issues is highly valued.
• A crucial expectation is an eagerness to learn new, company-specific technologies and methodologies on the job.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience and knowledge in G code, and a level of understanding of the principles of additive manufacturing.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $75K - $80K

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Winston Salem, North Carolina

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and should be able to drive in the U.S.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Should be comfortable wearing safety gear (safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves…etc.) all the time