Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: South Bend

Department: Quality

Reports To: General Manager

Summary

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of any equipment utilized by him/her in the discharge of his/her responsibilities. Accountable for maintaining CQI-9 Process Table Compliance of Furnaces and Associated Production Equipment as well as other assigned tasks by the Quality Manager. Works closely with Maintenance and Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing dew point readings, 3gas Analysis, soap concentration checks, and system accuracy tests per CQI9.
• Responsible for ensuring timely calibrations of hardness testers, furnace controllers, uniformity surveys, quench oil analysis, etc. per CQI9.
• Responsible for the replacement of thermocouples and basic instrument repairs.
• Responsible for the preparation of specimens for metallographic examination, basic metallographic interpretation, and performing or assisting with metallurgical investigations, as required.
• Accurately performs hardness and other tests and records results as required.
• Review conformance certificates and other related paperwork created by the Lab Technicians.
• Performs shop audits and/or reviews as required.
• Brings any deviation, problem or irregularity to supervisor or management.
• Responsible for completing test reports, conveying pertinent information to relieving Lab Technician, close liaison with production operators and supervisors, and segregating material or products where required.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
  
  

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Judgment Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work when scheduled and on time.
• Dependability Follows instructions and responds to any management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, and keeps commitments.
• Initiative Undertakes selfdevelopment activities and asks for and/or offers help when needed.
• Innovation Generates constructive suggestions to improve workplace conditions
  
  

Qualifications:

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements are listed below:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One to three years’ experience in heat treating or related field. A background in Chemistry or Physics and completion of technical courses related to heat treatment is not required but desired.
• Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have good vision, corrected/uncorrected, for precise reading of equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of all testing equipment and terminology.
• Must have general knowledge of commercial materials and heattreating equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, be detail oriented and possess manual dexterity.
• Work Environment: May be exposed to heat, noise, humidity, and fumes.
• Must be able to work overtime, any shift, and any day of the week.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the status of certified forklift operator.
• Be willing to participate in technical training courses related to heat treatment as requested or recommended by the Company.
• Ability to read and interpret heat treatment specifications as supplied by the customer and/or Company Engineering.
• Desired Skills: Knowledge of spark testing and blueprint reading.
• Preferred: Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, QuickBooks, and Google Docs.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish.
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Bluewater Thermal reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.