Quality Engineer II

Knowles Precision Devices; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure consistent use of quality techniques, provide statistical insights for quality improvement, and analyze and resolve quality issues across product lines.

The role requires experience with quality systems in a manufacturing setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with various departments to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in TS/IATF16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001.
• Minimum 2 years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Excel, Minitab, ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical analysis of process behavior using applicable statistics, quality tools, and software.
• Identify and record problems relating to product lines and initiate actions to prevent recurrence of nonconformities.
• Assist in evaluation and qualification of new product designs and supplier materials via a defined new product development process.
• Monitor and report site quality metrics on a monthly basis.
• Lead yield improvement projects to increase facility capability to meet Knowles and customer requirements.
• Participate in documentation and drawing review, approval, revision, or creation as needed.
• Assist in rapid cycle times for site-related customer complaints.
• Work with operational departments on continuous process improvements.

Skills

Quality problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability in high-volume production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring consistent application of quality techniques, providing statistical information for quality improvement, and investigating, analyzing, and resolving quality problems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide statistical analysis of process behavior through the use of applicable statistics, quality tools, and software.
• Identify and record problems relating to the product lines, and initiate actions to prevent the recurrence of any nonconformities relating to products and processes.
• Assist in the evaluation and qualification of new product designs and new supplier materials via a defined new product development process.
• Monitor and support site quality objectives by maintaining metrics and reporting them on a monthly basis.
• Lead yield improvement projects in an effort to increase facility capability to consistently meet Knowles and customer requirements.
• Participate in documentation and drawing review, approval, revision, or creation as necessary to ensure processes are properly documented.
• Assist in rapid cycle times for site-related customer complaints.
• Work directly with operational departments on continuous process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience working in a factory certified to TS/IATF16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001.
• Experience with various quality system improvement tools, including 8D, Lean Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, FEMA Kaizen, Cpk, etc.
• Minimum 2 years of Quality related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a high-volume production environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to travel to suppliers, customers, or corporate meetings.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Application for Security Clearance optional upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position examining parts under a microscope.
• Ability to lift about 25-30 lbs.
• Ability to manipulate small parts under microscope using a pair of tweezers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

The salary range for this role is $78,000 - $105,000 annually.