Quality and Sourcing Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

All employees of Smith System are responsible for abiding by the company’s core values of Servant Leadership, Diversity, Ethical Behavior, Teamwork, and Continuous Learning. The Quality & Sourcing Engineer is responsible for supporting Quality, Sourcing, and Manufacturing by creating and maintaining product technical drawings, and documenting, maintaining, and improving departmental procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacturing, quality control, and sourcing support.
• Reverse engineer existing products for purpose of product improvement or quoting.
• Assist in preparation of drawing packages for sourcing diversification.
• Product design model & drawing creation.
• Assist with providing technical information to sales, marketing, and client success teams.
• Dimensional, functional, and aesthetic evaluation of prototypes and samples.
• Create work instructions for product assembly and field replacement.
• Assist with creation and revision of Quality Acceptance Standards (QAS), departmental SOP’s, tools for QC inspection, presentations.
• Work with QC team to investigate vendor issues and create VDR/VDN claim documentation with photos and context.
• Investigate root cause and implement corrective action in response to customer complaints.
• Document, define, and improve departmental floor processes.
• Assist in qualifying new vendor legacy products, including color matching, and product conformance. Assist with implementation and execution of product rework/ QC sorts.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• Manufacturing/QC experience preferred.
• 5 years Quality or Mechanical engineering experienced required.
• 3 – 5 years of leadership experience managing a team in quality or engineering processes preferred.

ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Familiar with AutoCAD 2D and 3D functions.
• Familiar with 3D modeling software – Solidworks Preferred.
• Technical Prowess – must be able to use tools such as a tape measure, calipers, and testing equipment.
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manual dexterity – able to assemble and disassemble furniture components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50lbs with or without assistance.
• Up to 20% travel United States and Foreign.