Quality Engineer-Jr

Planet Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Memphis, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer-Jr for an 18-month contract. The role covers design, development, and sustaining of quality processes, inspection methods, and documentation to support daily production and site initiatives.

Collaborate with Quality Control, Product Development and Manufacturing Operations; ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, 0-2 years experience preferred, with ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering
• 0-2 years' experience in a technical or manufacturing role preferred
• ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops inspection techniques and procedures to ensure product integrity to design specifications
• Writes, approves and implements Receiving, Floor and final Inspection procedures
• Coordinates development of quality processes including gauges, overlays, and test methods
• Trains Manufacturing Associates in measuring, testing and inspection techniques
• Performs first article inspections, capability studies, process validations, and metallurgical analyses
• Works with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality problems and analyze quality data

Skills

Communication

Statistical analysis

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

Tulip

Jira

Minitab

MS Project

Visio

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Engineer-Jr

Memphis TN

18Month Contract

Pay: $35/hr - $40/hr(DOE)

The Quality Engineeris responsible for the design, development, and sustaining of quality processes and inspection methods, including procedures, gauging, programming, and documentation. This individual works with Quality Control, Product Development, and Manufacturing Operations Departments to support daily production, projects, and site initiatives. This individual is responsible for maintaining compliance of the quality system to internal and external medical device industry standards and regulation. This individual must have an eagerness to learn, understanding of manufacturing and quality principles, strong communication skills, technical proficiency in common software systems (Word, Excel, etc.), and a keen attention to detail. Experience in statistical analysis and/or software development and familiarity with Tulip, Jira, and Agile methodology is strongly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops various inspection techniques and procedures to ensure product integrity to design specifications.
• Responsible for the writing, approval and implementation of Receiving, Floor and final Inspection procedures and operator self-inspection procedures.
• Works with other Quality Engineers and the Metrology Lab personnel on the development and procurement of product gauging, optical comparator overlays, and templates.
• Coordinates and executes the development of quality processes, which may include work instructions, procedures, gauges, overlays, test methods, etc.
• Trains Manufacturing Associates in measuring, testing and inspection techniques.
• Performs first article inspections, capability studies, process validations, and metallurgical analyses as necessary to characterize products, processes and materials.
• Works with suppliers, engineers, and manufacturing associates in the resolution of quality problems, which may involve work on NCRs, material dispositions, compiling, trending, and analyzing quality data, and presentation of feedback to internal customers and external vendors suppliers.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree: Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering or Technical discipline.
• 0-2 years' experience in a technical or manufacturing role preferred.
• License/certification: ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective project and time management, able to work independently and within a cross-functional team environment.
• Requires proficiency using PC Applications including Microsoft Word, Minitab, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Excel.
• Interacts with peers and management in other functional departments, as well as frequent interaction with production associates.
• Also interacts with external suppliers of equipment and materials.
• Work Environment:
  • The Quality Engineer will not typically be exposed to a harsh or dangerous environment.
  • Noise level will be quiet to moderate.
  • The Quality Engineer may be exposed to noise, chemical, and mechanical hazards when working on the manufacturing floor and must wear appropriate PPE.