Senior, Quality Engineer

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance activities across production and supplier interfaces. You will develop and audit quality systems, apply SPC, FMEA, MSA, and control plans, and drive CAPA investigations to minimize costs and maximize reliability.

In collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, you will plan training, monitor data trends, and advocate continuous improvement to meet ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Quality or Industrial Preferred) or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Quality management systems experience (ISO 9001:2015 Preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a machine shop or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives and coordinates with production procedures to maximize reliability and minimize costs.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs forms for recording, evaluating and reporting quality data.
• Works with Materials/Purchasing to assure supplier quality and delivery.
• Collaborates with Staff Managers and Sales/Marketing to address customer satisfaction issues.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Represents and directs ISO 9001-2015 in conjunction with the Quality Manager.
• Lead product and process risk assessment.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plan development.
• Develops Validation Protocols, Final Reports, Master Plans for Process Validation and Product Qualifications.
• Conduct data collection, data analysis, and trending.
• Lead investigations of quality issues and corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead product scale-up for process capability and statistical relevancy.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

MSA

Control plans

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Education

BS in Engineering (Quality or Industrial Preferred)

Job description

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The Senior Quality Engineer assists in the development and operation of quality control systems using the application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures. They possess the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. They should understand human factors and motivation, quality cost concepts and techniques, and have the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with the Manager of QA to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Devises sampling procedures, and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Works with Materials/Purchasing Department to assure acceptable supplier quality and delivery.
• Works with Staff Managers and Sales/Marketing to assess customer satisfaction and address/resolve issues.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• In conjunction with the Quality Manager, serves as a representative & directs ISO 9001-2015
• Lead product and process risk assessment
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plan development
• Ability to work with team to gather information to write Validation Protocols, Final Reports, Master Plans for Process Validation and Product Qualifications
• Conduct data collection, data analysis, and trending
• Assist and/or lead in thorough investigations of quality issues and effective corrective and/or preventative action
• Lead product scale-up for process capability and statistical relevancy
• Expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls, design verification and validation activities; production and process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management; product quality improvement and root cause analysis
  

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Familiarity with production processes, standard mechanical, SPC, ISO-9001-2015 requirements
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency, teamwork, keen attention to detail, ability to plan, organize and multi-task

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Quality or Industrial Preferred) or related field of study
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Quality management systems experience (ISO 9001:2015 Preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a machine shop or fabrication

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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