Quality Engineer - Utica, NY

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

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Utica, NY seeks a Quality Engineer to advance process understanding and implement controls ensuring product quality meets customer requirements while supporting growth and values.

Role emphasizes DOE, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, Six Sigma, control plans, testing, validations, and data-driven improvements across manufacturing; strong comprehension of quality standards and cross-functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required 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.

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 data-based 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 to reduce 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

SPC

PPAP

FMEA

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

DOE

Data analysis

MS Office

Math skills

Quality testing methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a science-based technical discipline

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 concIusions
• 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

111 Business Park Drive, Utica, 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.

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