What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Dwyer Instruments?
Summary :
The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Plant Manager and represents and supports all Corporate Quality initiatives and will act as a liaison between Corporate departments (Engineering, Product Managers, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality Management) and the Grandview Missouri Manufacturing Plant when dealing with Quality related subject matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Measure / monitor assembly processes through first pass yield to drive continuous process improvement
- Develop and implement robust corrective actions for field related concerns
- Support Mfg. Engineering teams in the development of new process and test equipment
- Practice the use of quality tools : 8D problem solving, Six Sigma, FMEA, control plans and SPC
- Manage the day to day of Quality Technicians, Lead training on Quality related subject matter
- Perform other Quality related duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Occasional day travel to other manufacturing facilities and Michigan City headquarters
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Work Conditions :
Work in an office environment and routinely on the Manufacturing Plant production lines. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some areas are narrow and difficult to maneuver. Work hours are primarily on first shift and are based on Plant Production needs.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.
