Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI

Amphenol Borisch Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and prescription

401(k) match

Paid holidays and PTO

Gym & tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Amphenol Borisch Technologies in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to lead quality initiatives and ensure product conformance to industry standards. You will drive APQP activities, design of experiments, and CAPA programs across departments.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to sustain continuous improvement, leverage Lean Six Sigma tools, and advance quality performance in a high-reliability

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering preferred and at least 5 years of quality experience.
• Quality Engineer certification preferred
• Experience in lean six sigma manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D, Value Stream Map, Process Flow, A3)
• Experience using quality tools and practices
• Excellent problem solving, statistical and analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills; expert in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Quality Requirements: translate customer contractual requirements to all departments.
• Process Validations: participate in New Product Introductions using APQP tools.
• Issue Identification: lead core teams to identify opportunities and monitor KPIs.
• Problem Solving: drive root-cause analysis and CAPA/CAR processes; verify effectiveness.
• Development: maintain professional and technical expertise through workshops and networking.
• Performs any other task as requested by Manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Fishbone diagram

5 Why

8D

Value Stream Mapping

Process Flow

A3 problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Quality Requirements
  • Uses high level competency of industry specifications (IPC, J-STD, AS, ISO, Mil-STD, etc.) and practices to flow customer contractual requirements to all departments.
  • Supports internal QMS efficiency and ensures compliance with AS and ISO standards.
• Process Validations
  • Participates in new product introductions using APQP tools to assure launch success
  • Validates processes through Quality Assurance Control.
  • Identifies control methods for manufacturing processes by performing and updating FMEAs.
• Issue Identification
  • Leads core teams using structured process improvement methodology to identify opportunities for improvement by monitoring key performance metrics.
  • Identify and monitor critical manufacturing processes, raising the alarm when necessary and implementing solutions and countermeasures to ensure consistent production of quality products.
• Problem Solving
  • Utilizes problems solving methodologies to determine root causes of problems and implement effective and sustainable solutions.
  • Leads as an essential member of the Corrective Action team. Able to drive systemic resolution for complex problems. Consistently uses the Corrective Action Request (CAR) or Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) process to address and solve issues.
  • Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance after solution implementation.
• Development
  • Gains and maintains professional and technical expertise by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-­art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Performs any other task as requested by Manager

Job Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering, preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant quality experience
• Quality Engineer certification, preferred
• Experience in lean six sigma manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D, Value Stream Map, Process Flow, A3, etc.)
• Experience using Quality tools and practices
• Excellent Problem Solving, Statistical and Analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Our Company

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer

UNITED STATES

• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous 401(k) match
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

CANADA

• Full benefits package
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.