Quality Engineer

Description

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer specializing in welded and cold-drawn mechanical steel tubing, tubular shapes, OCTG, Line Pipe, Pressure Pipe, Chrome bar, as well as precision parts and assemblies for diverse industrial applications.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

Develops, implements, and ensures that company quality assurance policies, procedures, and practices that contribute to overall product conformity are followed.  Actively promotes and advocates quality while demonstrating commitment to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conducts statistical studies.  As necessary, makes appropriate recommendations for process improvement or customer agreement(s).
• Reviews and evaluates process requirements on new and mature products, as required.
• Interfaces with plant personnel to develop and recommend rework for nonconforming product.
• Coordinates PPAP related activities that result in the completion of and satisfaction of customer requirements.
• Promotes a positive approach to quality that supports customer awareness and their requirements among all employees.
• Maintains Potential Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) Master utilized by all manufacturing locations.
• Laboratory activities include product inspection and performing failure analysis as requested by manufacturing.
• Participates or champions continuous improvement group activities or special projects, as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of current customer and industry standards, i.e., ASTM, SAE, JIS, DIN, etc. Advises management of changes that may affect form, fit, function, or manufacturing processes.
• Participates in any customer-driven quality system requirements.
• Assist Quality team with tasks at the direction of the Quality Manager

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field equivalent and or a combination of education and work experience.

Years of Experience:  1-5 years

Number of Direct Reports:  0                      

Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. Understanding industry standards and regulations relevant to IATF.
• Supports internal and external audits of quality systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing inspection equipment and laboratory procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• As a quality engineer at PTC, you are expected to identify and resolve quality issues, problem-solving skills are a plus. This involves root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, continuous improvement actions through lean manufacturing, while working in a cross functional team environment.
• Work and collaborate with suppliers and customers at PTC to resolve technical issues.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills are a plus at PTC.
• Knowledge in using quality control tools, statistical analysis software, and lean manufacturing.
• Quality engineers work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and sales, to drive improvement through excellent communication skills.
• Project management and leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a changing environment.  Prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Continuous improvement is a core competency at PTC through lean manufacturing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

None

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shifts (1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd) during the week and weekends.

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