Quality Engineer III

ChemResearch Co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,021 - 70,532; Full time

Job summary

ChemResearch Co in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer III to improve customer and NADCAP certification processes. The candidate will identify product and process failure causes using various tools, ensuring compliance and enhancing quality performance.

The role entails responsibilities such as managing audits, implementing Lean processes, and troubleshooting production issues. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of metal finishing are required, along with a willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Five years of experience in Quality Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain compliance for customer and NADCAP approvals.
• Implement Lean processing practices.
• Oversee internal audits of special processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical knowledge of metal finishing processes

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Some college education preferred

5 years of experience in Quality Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

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Quality Engineer III

Full Time Professionals Phoenix, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1356

Salary Range: $47,021.00 To $70,532.00 Annually

At the ChemResearch, the Quality Engineer III is responsible for the continuous improvement of defined customer and NADCAP certification processes for all metal finishing services provided while maintaining specific guidelines for process efficiency and standards outlined in the corporate quality policy. You will work between cross-functional processes to proactively identify potential causes of product and process failures. Using different tools and techniques to identify opportunities for project improvements to help elevate quality key performance indicators and deliver excellent quality services to our customers, all while working in a fast-paced environment that cultivates creatively new ideas to help drive On-Time-Delivery.

Job Duties

• Assists in defining and maintaining certified special process compliance for customer and NADCAP approvals in various coatings, wet processing, and inspection disciplines (anodize, chrome, nickel, silver, copper, electroless nickel plating, phosphate, chemfilm).
• Organizes and quantifies both customer and NADCAP audits.
• Identifies and implements Lean processing practices.
• Communicates with customers and industry representatives and/or suppliers and drives decisions on special process matters.
• Develops, evaluates, and drives improvement in special process methods and procedures.
• May administer and/or delegate the initial and periodic calibrations, qualifications, and testing for special process equipment and operators.
• Works well with Quality, Planning, and Operations on project work and on the production floor.
• Oversees internal audits of special processes and other available services to ensure systems and processes are being correctly and effectively controlled.
• Assists in troubleshooting daily production/quality problems.
• Performs Receiving Inspection and visual inspection of Plating Process
• Performs first article inspection by identifying masking areas and material used.
• Trains shop floor personnel on visual inspection requirements.
• Completes Certificate of Conformance (COC)
• Reevaluates or changes planning processes on new or repetitive job processes.
• Follows all company safety and health procedures for the protection of self and other personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills while utilizing software solutions. Technical knowledge of metal finishing processes and techniques. Ability to develop and deliver presentations to all levels of an organization.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of business and to work effectively with a wide range of internal/external customers. Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects. Producing enduring, cost-effective solutions to business problems. Business reengineering.
• Some college education is preferred, and/or five (5) years of reliable work experience in the field of Quality Engineering with the ability to lead others.
• Work requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, and overtime when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio is required. Microsoft Excel knowledge is required including the use of formulas as well as PivotTables, Graphs, and Charts.
• Must conform to the company’s FAA Drug and Alcohol Program Policy.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to alternate standing and sitting for 8 hours.
• Ability to see or correct to 20/20.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to distinguish color (pass a colorblind test).
• Ability to communicate in both verbal and written forms.