Quality Engineer II in Round Rock

Energy Jobline ZR; Round Rock (TX); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer II to support quality system elements for motors and generators. You will engage with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure requirements are clearly defined and met, while leading continuous improvement activities.

The role includes development of quality plans, supplier assessments, design reviews, and audits, with responsibility for training and guiding others in quality control and testing, including

Formación

• Ability to analyze contracts and proposals to determine actions necessary to comply with customer quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering designs, specifications, and drawings to ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
• Strong understanding of problem-solving techniques and statistical methods for process control and design of experiments.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Continuous Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and Metrology Applications.

Responsabilidades

• Review and approve procedures, work instructions, and forms supporting the Quality System.
• Participate in Contract Review and Amendment to identify and meet customer quality requirements.
• Participate in Design Review activities.
• Prepare and maintain Quality Plans based on requirements.
• Perform supplier assessments and manage Approved Supplier Listing.
• Review POs to ensure quality requirements with suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to establish Process Control Specifications and standards.
• Provide technical guidance on inspection and testing at production stages.
• Verify quality characteristics and testing measurements.
• Establish programs to evaluate calibration of equipment.
• Develop inspection and testing methods and tooling.
• Review dispositions of nonconforming material and assign codes.
• Lead process improvement teams for corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain Quality Records and participate in supplier/internal quality audits.
• Review and approve quality-control training materials and conduct training.
• Develop statistical procedures for sampling, problem analysis, and DOE.

Conocimientos

Quality systems

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Audits

Educación

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in engineering

Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent

Herramientas

PC-based tools

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer II to support the development, application, and maintenance of quality system elements for the manufacture and repair of motors and generators.

This position will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure quality requirements are understood and met. The Quality Engineer II will support quality planning, supplier quality, process improvement, corrective and preventive actions, audits, inspection and testing, and statistical analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve procedures, work instructions, and forms supporting the Quality System.
• Participate in the Contract Review and Amendment process to ensure customer quality requirements are identified and met.
• Participate in Design Review activities.
• Prepare and maintain Quality Plans for manufactured and repaired products based on quality system, design, and customer requirements.
• Perform supplier assessments and support administration of the Approved Supplier Listing.
• Review purchase orders to ensure appropriate quality requirements are communicated to suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams in establishing and maintaining Process Control Specifications, instructions, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance regarding inspection and testing of products at specified stages of production.
• Verify quality characteristics including dimensions, materials, mechanical properties, electrical characteristics, and performance parameters.
• Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production, testing, measurement, and analytical equipment.
• Develop inspection and testing methods, tooling, and related calibration requirements.
• Review dispositions of nonconforming material and assign responsibility codes.
• Lead process improvement teams addressing quality deficiencies requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Establish requirements for and participate in the preparation, review, and maintenance of Quality Records.
• Serve as a lead auditor for supplier and internal quality audit programs.
• Review and approve quality-control training materials.
• Provide guidance and conduct training sessions related to quality control activities.
• Develop and implement statistical procedures for acceptance sampling, problem analysis, and design of experiments.
• Apply statistical techniques and problem-solving tools to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Direct product team activities involving measurement, testing, and analysis of materials, products, and processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsEducation & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and 3 years of quality assurance or inspection experience using equipment, methods, practices, and standards appropriate to the manufacture of motors and generators; or
• Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and 10 years of quality assurance or inspection experience using equipment, methods, practices, and standards appropriate to the manufacture of motors and generators; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Training and experience with problem-solving tools, statistical techniques for process control and monitoring, trend analysis, and design of experiments.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to analyze contracts and proposals to determine actions necessary to comply with customer quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering designs, specifications, and drawings to ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
• Ability to establish appropriate inspection and testing equipment and procedures.
• Strong understanding of problem-solving techniques and statistical methods for process control and design of experiments.
• Proficiency with PC-based tools used to prepare procedures and instructions, develop descriptive statistics, and access business and engineering systems.
• Experience with:
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Six Sigma
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • 6S
  • Process Optimization
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Process Capability
  • PFMEA
  • Product Development
  • Metrology Applications
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, and other technical documentation.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and other audiences.

Certifications

Candidates should have or be able to obtain credentials in one of the following areas:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• ASQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB)
• ASQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB)

Mathematical & Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of algebra and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts including exponents, quadratic equations, probability, and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply statistical methods including frequency distribution, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form and work with both abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing. The employee may frequently be required to climb or balance and may occasionally be required to sit.

The position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

The work environment includes regular exposure to vibration and frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure may include fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and electrical hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Style

This position operates under general supervision and requires an individual who is a self-starter, takes ownership of assigned projects, and can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join TECO-Westinghouse?

The Quality Engineer II plays an important role in maintaining and improving the quality of TECO-Westinghouse products and manufacturing processes. This position provides the opportunity to work across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers while applying quality engineering, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to complex industrial products.

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.