Senior QA Engineer — ISO 9001 & Process Improvement

Preformed Line Products; Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing after two years

Paid time off

Job summary

Preformed Line Products in Mayfield Village, OH, seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to lead QA activities across the Quality Assurance Department, QA program, and ISO-9001 program, including supplier quality, audits, and customer feedback systems.

You will develop, implement, and maintain global quality standards, conduct metrology and statistical analyses, read blueprints, and mentor plant personnel. Travel is required (10–20% domestic, 5-10% international).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in technical curriculum required, with a Quality Engineering Degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of hands-on experience in a quality assurance environment and/or a manufacturing environment, with emphasis on measurement, testing, documentation, and ISO 9001 exposure
• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification is desired, but not required.
• Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with MiniTab or other statistical analysis software package preferred
• Interpersonal and communicating skills are desired. Capable of report formatting and technical writing.
• Must be capable of operating general metrology inspection and test equipment.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be available to work outside of normal working hours on infrequent occasions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and administer quality assurance/control systems.
• Perform analysis of testing and inspection procedures to ensure adequacy and compliance.
• Use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices.
• Review requests for proposals for projects and identify concerns or exceptions based on Quality issues.
• Participate as QA representative on PLP project teams to ensure adequate Quality inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Act as PLP Quality representative in customer and third-party audits of PLP facilities.
• Establish performance metrics for PLP Quality systems, develop measurement tools, and oversee periodic reporting.
• Assist the Manager of Quality Assurance in the development, implementation, and maintenance of global standards and quality systems for PLP products.
• Define measurement methods at plants and suppliers to establish consistency of measurement. Develop new testing/inspection techniques, fixtures, and gauges, as required.
• Use established specifications to evaluate finished products, purchased products, and raw materials.
• Utilize physical, mechanical, and electrical testing procedures and inspection equipment to perform routine tasks in the Quality/Materials Lab.
• Interpret engineering recommendations, customer specifications, and engineering drawings for suppliers or PLP facilities.
• Conduct source inspection of suppliers. Conduct supplier Quality System audits. Work with key suppliers to implement required improvements.
• Assist engineers and plant personnel in reducing the instances of nonconformities and the quantity of nonconforming products produced in the plants. Use Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action tools to effect improvements. Drive reduction in components, WIP, and finished good nonconforming nonconformities through improvements in process controls, better gauging methods, and product specification rationalization. Follow up regularly until improvements have been verified.
• Assist suppliers who are having difficulty with meeting Quality expectations due to part nonconformance. Use Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action tools to effect improvements. Follow up with suppliers regularly until improvements have been verified.
• Maintain, administer, and improve the Supplier Risk Assessment and Inspection Level programs.
• Manage the Customer Feedback database and follow up with Engineering, PLP plants, suppliers, and Marketing and Sales to verify that an answer has been provided.
• Be familiar with and implement Lean techniques for continuous improvement.
• Attend technical meetings, conferences, and specialized courses consistent with your area of responsibility.
• Train personnel as needed in inspection, testing, and other techniques.
• Perform other functions as assigned or required.

Skills

QA experience

Blueprint reading

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Report formatting

Education

Bachelor of Science in technical curriculum

Quality Engineering Degree preferred

Tools

MiniTab

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Preformed Line Products in Mayfield Village, OH, seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to lead QA activities across the Quality Assurance Department, QA program, and ISO-9001 program, including supplier quality, audits, and customer feedback systems.

You will develop, implement, and maintain global quality standards, conduct metrology and statistical analyses, read blueprints, and mentor plant personnel. Travel is required (10–20% domestic, 5-10% international).