What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer act position at Argus Technical Services?
Quality Engineer act
This position requires a broad range of QMS knowledge using ISO, APQP, PPAP & ISIR fundamentals combined with customer driven compliance stipulations applied to machining, welding, and assembly components. This is a highly collaborative position interfacing with customers, vendors, fellow employees, and certification auditors.
Benefits Summary : Heath Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) and Roth with employer matching
Fully Paid Short-Term and Log-Term Disability Insurance
Fully Paid Life Insurance at base annual wage up to $50,000 coverage
Paid Holidays
Knowledge and Experience :
Application of quality engineering fundamentals in a low to mid-volume job shop environment.
Complete understanding of a QMS system for risk management containment and customer satisfaction including ISO, ISIR, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Warrants, sustainment planning, material compliance / certification and product traceability.
In depth experience of metals and material grades, specifically carbon steel. Application of mill tolerances and material grades to ensure customer specifications are achieved. Experience with rubber products is a plus.
Demonstrated experience with GD&T to define customer intent and product quality requirements.
Supply chain management technical support.
Corrective action implementation through 8D methodology and root cause analysis.
Application of statistical analysis methodologies through SPC to achieve improved process control and to identify trends and potential quality issues.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Mentoring of fellow employees to explain customer tolerances and compliance requirements.
Use of on-line customer platforms to analyze quality metrics, retrieve part specifications / standards, as well as upload part manufacturing data and documentation.
Working knowledge of AWS and general weld quality requirements a plus.
Familiar with agricultural equipment (CNH or John Deere) a plus.
Requirements of the job :
Bachelor's degree in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field plus 10 years of work experience in a quality engineer role. Work experience in leu of education or combination thereof will be considered. CQE certification a plus.
Internal auditor experience is preferred.
Lead ISO audits assuring internal compliance with the ISO 9001 : 2015 standard, both surveillance and recertification.
In-depth understanding of all elements encompassing a customer audit process.
Extensive experience with PPAP submittal procedures.
Understanding of and firsthand experience with quality metrology equipment including hand-held gages, CMMs and Faro arms.
Provide support for quoting activities through review of customer data for manufacturability considerations using APQP guidelines.
Production technical assistance to identify, assess, and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Work with outside laboratories to obtain data used to validate processes or ensure ongoing quality parameters are achieved.
Perform vendor audits remotely or on site, both initial and surveillance.
High level of skill with comprehending GD&T applied to machined and fabricated parts, from APQP through manufacturing operations. Train employees in GD&T fundamentals.
Define and deploy internal process controls to assure product compliance by identifying product quality requirements from customer stipulations, specifications, and standards.
Strong business acumen for high level decision making through influential leadership to align strategic planning and manufacturing strategies with company expectations and fiscal objectives.
Adaptable and flexible through critical thinking and problem solving to best meet the needs of the business as well as customer expectations.
Manage multiple projects; prioritize work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding organizational, verbal / written communication skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Epicor ERP a plus.
Some travel may be required; ability to travel internationally a plus.
Supervision experience a plus.
Salary : $50,000
