Quality Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

NexGen Manufacturing

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: COO

Manages Others: No

SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer is to develop, lead and maintain the company in all quality related issues. Managing resources of people and systems to best serve the company’s needs while steadily growing sales and customer profitability by creating quality systems that can deliver value to the customer and profitability to our company. We are looking for a seasoned quality engineer that is looking to be a manager one day as the quality department grows.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None currently but we are looking for someone interested and capable of being a quality manager as our quality department grows with the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and implement quality standards and systems.
• Identify quality issues, recommend solutions, and implement.
• Use statistical analysis to identify quality trends.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers on quality related issues and maintain quality standards.
• Implement and maintain methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.
• Additional tasks deemed necessary by management.
• Visit customers, venders, tradeshows, etc. when required for quality purposes. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE:

• Quality engineering, engineering, or engineering technology bachelor’s or equivalent experience
• Machining and fabrication experience preferred
• Auditing and other ISO certification experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• CAD 2D & 3D proficiency
• Pervasive, ERP, advanced databases and reporting
• SQL, Excel Pivot and Power Pivot, Project Management preferred
• Print reading and GD&T understanding required
• Minitab equivalent statistical analysis software knowledge required
• Understanding and ability to use measurement devices, such as but not limited to, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, etc.  

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Employer contributions to 401K and HSA accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off program

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Hearing and speaking for communication.
• May have to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel when required

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will take place in an indoor office setting or in a loud and hotter temperature (during the summer months) environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NexGen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

 NexGen reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and employees.

NexGen also provides a work environment in which each employee is able to be productive and work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with the mutual respect by and for all employees and applicants.