Quality Engineer - Rome, NY

Indium Corporation; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Indium Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance initiatives understanding processes and implementing process controls to ensure product quality meets customer requirements. The role supports growth, visions, and values of Indium Corporation.

The position involves collaboration with technical support, manufacturing engineering, and operations to reduce process variation using DOE, develop and implement FMEA and control plans, and drive data-driven corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-based technical discipline.
• 2 years work experience in a technical position preferred.
• Knowledge of SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• ASQ Quality Engineer or Advanced Six Sigma Certification and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of DOE, SPC and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality Engineering activities with other functions to support quality objectives and QMS processes according to documented procedures.
• Partner with technical support engineers, manufacturing engineers and operations staff to meet quality objectives.
• Reduce process variation with DOE and data analysis methods, implementing data driven corrective actions.
• Prepare and install process FMEA's and control plans, incorporating the appropriate analysis and use of data based on findings from designed experiments.
• Prepare corrective actions using customer specified or 8D methodologies.
• Document procedures per ISO9001, IATF16949, and/or other relevant quality standards.
• Perform the development and preparation of Production Part Approval Process per customer requirements and industry standards.
• Support company facilities with quality testing, planning processes and product validations.
• Study, recommend and modify manufacturing processes with the objective of reducing operating expenses and improve yields.
• Operate computer programs and statistical software to analyze data, report results, and draw data-driven conclusions.
• Investigate, identify, recommend, install and maintain quality test equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality metrics.
• Collaborate with other quality department staff.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver timely results.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Quality engineering

DOE

FMEA

Six Sigma

Statistical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Office

DOE software

Statistical software

Job description

JOB SUMMAR Y:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for advancing initiatives to understand processes and to implement appropriate process controls ensuring that the quality of all Indium Corporation's products meet customer requirements while supporting the growth, visions and values of Indium Corporation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

• Implement Quality Engineering activities with other functions to support quality objectives and QMS processes according to documented procedures
• Partner with technical support engineers, manufacturing engineers and operations staff to meet quality objectives
• Reduce process variation with DOE (Design of Experiments) and data analysis methods, implementing data driven corrective actions
• Prepare and install process FMEA's and control plans, incorporating the appropriate analysis and use of data based on findings from designed experiments
• Prepare corrective actions using customer specified or 8D methodologies
• Document procedures per ISO9001, IATF16949, and/or other relevant quality standards
• Perform the development and preparation of Production Part Approval Process per customer requirements and industry standards
• Support company facilities with quality testing, planning processes and product validations
• Study, recommend and modify manufacturing processes with the objective of reducing operating expenses and improve yields
• Operate computer programs and statistical software to analyze data, report results, and draw data-driven concIclusions
• Investigate, identify, recommend, install and maintain quality test equipment
• Monitor and maintain quality metrics
• Collaborate with other quality department staff
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver timely results
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science-based technical discipline
• 2 years work experience in a technical position preferred
• Knowledge of SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies
• ASQ Quality Engineer or Advanced Six Sigma Certification and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of DOE, SPC and data analysis
• Advanced math skills
• Proven ability to develop and implement testing methods with an emphasis on documenting detailed procedures
• Ability to support internal and external customers regarding requests for technical assistance, quality inquiries and product testing
• Demonstrated ability to complete a wide variety of assignments in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to achieve objectives through participation in functional or cross-functional work teams
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

SHIFT/SITE:

• Monday-Friday
• Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• 5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill, and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$62,500 - $101,000 annually

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.