Quality Engineer III - Molding

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota seeks a Quality Engineer III to provide QA support for manufacturing of precision medical components. The role includes defining and improving quality practices, leading inspections, and mentoring junior staff.

Applicants should have a Mechanical/Industrial/Engineering degree and at least six years in a machining/manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of quality systems, GD&T, DOE, and Minitab is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Engineering Science
• 6 years of engineering experience in machining or manufacturing
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Ability to operate and train on various inspection equipment
• DOE and Capability Studies experience
• Minitab proficiency
• ERP experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance support for manufacturing
• Develop inspection requirements and control/inspection plans
• Analyze data and identify improvement opportunities
• Act as quality interface for production and customer complaints
• Conduct audits and close audit findings with CAPAs
• Coach and mentor junior quality engineers
• Lead quality projects and provide recommendations
• Support validation of processes, equipment, and metrology
• Ensure compliance with ISO and medical device requirements
• Maintain organized work area and participate in Operational Excellence program

Skills

Quality engineering

PFMEA

DOE

GD&T

Minitab

Inspection equipment

ERP

5S

12-week cycles?

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Engineering Science

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

Inspection equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer III - Molding

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

About this position

Job Id : CLI-45871-9

Job Type: Direct hire

Job Location

MN-Brooklyn Park

Overview

We are a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer III will be responsible for providing quality assurance support for manufacturing. This position is responsible for the definition, implementation, and improvement of quality related practices and will provide technical guidance and measurement methodologies support.

Responsibilities

• Quality engineering support for manufacturing and project management
• Develop inspection requirements; facilitate PFMEAs; resolve discrepant material issues and create and maintain quality document such as control plans and inspection plans
• Analyze data and identify improvement opportunities
• Act as the quality interface for a production team in responding to customer complaints using failure analysis, development of corrective and preventative actions and trend analysis
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, create audit finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventative actions
• Coach and mentor Quality Engineer levels, I and II
• Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the ASQ (American Society for Quality) QE BOK (Body of Knowledge)
• Lead and participate in large company projects providing quality recommendations
• Support Quality Inspectors to ensure that inspection plans comply with the relevant requirements of customer’s product requirements
• Support validation activity of processes, equipment, and metrology
• Create protocols and analyze data
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that inspection plans comply with the relevant requirements of customer’s product requirements
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or in another Engineering Science
• 6 years of experience in engineering in a machining or manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Ability to operate and train to a variety of inspection equipment
• Statistical expertise with DOE and Capability Studies
• Design software- Minitab
• Process management
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Experience with ERP and quality systems
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding
• Experience in the med device industry

What is it like to work with Us?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. We value performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for us:

“The culture is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.”

“I would tell potential interns that this is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.”

“I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities we can offer you as a valued team member.