Quality Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Sumitomo Electric; Lewis Run (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer to join our Lewis Run, PA location, reporting to the Quality Manager. The role focuses on customer concern resolution, PPAP submissions, control plans, APQP teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a two-year college degree or ASQ CQE, strong SPC, ability to read blueprints, write reports, and engage with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read and understand written documents and procedures.
• Strong understanding of SPC principles and statistical techniques.
• Ability to legibly record process data and interpret results.
• Proficient with basic math and data analysis.
• Solid computer skills and familiarity with software tools.

Responsibilities

• Address customer concerns as assigned.
• Perform PPAP submissions and associated documentation
• Develop Control Plans as assigned.
• Participate on APQP teams.
• Provide active input to continuous improvement objectives.
• Thorough understanding of SPC principles.
• Gather samples, collect data, record and interpret results.
• Write and interpret inspection plans.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Assist in developing procedures and writing reports.
• Work compatibly with all associated groups.
• Prioritize work based on departmental guidelines.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Act as liaison and be familiar with IATF 16949, and ISO 9001.
• Actively participate in the training of others and aid in the evaluation.
• Thorough understanding of all processing steps in the powder metal process.

Skills

Read and interpret documents

Statistical techniques

Record data and records

Math proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Two-year degree / ASQ CQE / equivalent

Tools

Personal computers and software

Job description

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer to join our Lewis Run, PA location, reporting to the Quality Manager. The role focuses on customer concern resolution, PPAP submissions, control plans, APQP teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a two-year college degree or ASQ CQE, strong SPC, ability to read blueprints, write reports, and engage with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 guidelines.