Quality Project Engineer

Viega Holding GmbH & Co. KG; Idaho; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Project Engineer to drive innovation and quality assurance in product development. In this role, you will act as a vital link between teams in North America and Germany, ensuring that quality management systems are effectively implemented and maintained. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline transition processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of technology in the installation industry. If you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of quality or engineering related work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection tools and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Support projects regarding new machines, products, and process adaptation.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and testing of products.

Skills

Analytic Thinking

Communication Skills

Root Cause Failure Analysis

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Quality or Engineering

ASQ Certifications (CQIA & CQI)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Computer Aided Quality (CAQ)

SV Hana

LIMS

Job description

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As a driver of innovation, Viega is one of the most important technology leaders in the installation industry. We develop intelligent systems and integrated digital solutions. Quality is incorporated into everything we do. We believe that this is about much more than supplying pipelines. We turn spaces into living rooms: More comfortable. More intelligent. More secure. More sustainable.

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Quality Project Engineer

Job-ID: 15928 ; Location(s): Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Representing the communication and cooperation link between Viega North America and Viega Germany. Responsible for working with cross-functional teams to support projects regarding new machines, products, and process adaptation. This role will support the application of implemented QMS documentation and execution. As part of the quality team, the Quality Project Engineer will be responsible for quality input and review of design specifications, supplier qualification, development test plan, risk management activities, design verification and validation review, machine acceptances, and cross-functional follow-ups all over Viega as a unit. Focus is set on improving the standardization and education for interactions and article transition related items to smoothen that process and solving problems by collecting and providing data for Viega North America. A high adaptability and flexibility are highly required.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Inspection and Analysis

1. Gathering, evaluating, and transferring information to standardize transition processes.
2. Analytic thinking with the highest commitment to support the communication and knowledge between Viega Germany and Viega North America.
3. Measurable short-term and long-term improvements and maintaining control of transition projects.
4. Perform and complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and testing of new and existing product lines according to established standards; determine need for appropriate verification and corrective action; prepare associated reports regarding results and findings.
5. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless transfer of new products to production, according to developed standards; ensure products and processes comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to construct and implement developing test plans for qualifying new products, processes, and equipment; detail requirements PPAPs and Supplier qualifications.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system/product design and production process requirements while performing and facilitating risk analysis, including assisting with Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or other risk analysis for products and processes; follow up to ensure completion of resulting action items.
8. Create and modify inspection plans in Computer Aided Quality (CAQ) system and create new Product/Process Control Plans (PCP’s).
9. Setup and complete Internal Market Viability (IMV) testing.
10. Perform R&R studies and capability studies of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
11. Perform both mechanical and basic electrical inspections using gauges, micrometers, microscopes, coordinate-measuring machines (CMM), and other necessary inspection tools.

Project Management

1. Perform data analysis to improve process stability while supporting cross-functional teams to improve quality throughout the production process.
2. Coordinate the exchange of information and analysis between manufacturing plants as well as suppliers.
3. Ensure information flow between the US facilities as well as internationally within Viega.

Other

1. Own responsibility for gathering and transferring information and implementing standardized processes.
2. Building trust and being the link between the Viega facilities internationally.
3. Assist with establishing, creating, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) procedures and documents for Ohio.
4. Conduct Supplier audits; complete all necessary reporting; respond to audit findings by proposing and implementing corrective action, as necessary.
5. Verify overall performance through capability analysis of measurement and production systems.
6. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Special Job Dimensions

1. May be required to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestic and international.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CAQ, SV Hana, and LIMS.
2. Advanced knowledge of quality inspection tools.
3. Strong knowledge of math to compute measurements and perform studies.
4. Advanced Knowledge of APQP.
5. Knowledge of DIN EN ISO 9001 requirements.
6. Strong knowledge in Development processes and verification tools.
7. Strong organizational skills.
8. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
9. Ability to perform root cause failure analysis.
10. Ability to perform and troubleshoot design and assembly of products for testing.
11. Ability to work in a team environment.
12. Ability to multi-task.
13. Ability to plan, prioritize and work independently.
14. Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
15. Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

1. 3-4 years of quality or engineering related work experience.
2. ASQ training and certifications (CQIA & CQI) preferred.
3. OR
4. Other degree in Quality or Engineering related.
5. + 5 years of quality or engineering related work experience.
6. ASQ training and certifications (CQIA & CQI) preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis - [e-mail] - [phone]

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