Quality Engineer I: Process & Supplier Quality Lead

Spectrum Plastics Group; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual incentive bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

Spectrum Plastics Group in New Brighton, MN is seeking a senior quality engineer to lead MRB and CI initiatives. You will drive customer corrective actions, monitor SPC on production, and develop validation protocols. Strong communication and advanced QC skills are essential.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering, 8+ years in medical/high-tech manufacturing, and experience with FMEA, DOE, and GD&T. Knowledge of injection molding and process monitoring is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years Quality Engineering in a medical/high-tech manufacturing environment
• Solid communication and human relations skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Comprehensive knowledge of blue print reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• ASQ QE certification and Green Belt training desired
• Experience using quality tools including FMEA, DOE, and capability analysis
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment, scientific molding methodology, process monitoring systems, and precision machining
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations such as welding, pad printing, assembly, and bonding

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Lead Continual Improvement (CI) projects for process and part specific improvements.
• Lead customer complaint investigation and corrective action activities.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of Statistical Process Control (SPC) on production jobs.
• Develop manufacturing process and software validation protocols and reports.
• Lead efforts to meet Quality Objectives established through business planning.
• Work with cross functional groups to generate a written response to customer’s request for corrective action.
• Use DMAIC Roadmap to lead process improvements.
• Lead Internal Quality System audits.
• Update part specific Quality Work Instructions and Inspection Plans per engineering change order requirements.
• Support Quality Inspectors and Technicians on inspection and test methods and equipment concerns

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical Process Control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric dimensioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical degree

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Job description

Spectrum Plastics Group in New Brighton, MN is seeking a senior quality engineer to lead MRB and CI initiatives. You will drive customer corrective actions, monitor SPC on production, and develop validation protocols. Strong communication and advanced QC skills are essential.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering, 8+ years in medical/high-tech manufacturing, and experience with FMEA, DOE, and GD&T. Knowledge of injection molding and process monitoring is a plus.