Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of our Sherex Team in Tonawands, NY. As the Quality Engineer at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture
• Compensation $67, 231 - $87,400 Annually Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining product quality standards across various end markets. You will be a technical contact for issues that are critical to product quality and customer satisfaction. The Quality Engineer will work with customers and suppliers on applications requiring technical and quality related support. You will play a key role in quality in new product development. You will work with Design and Applications Engineers to ensure designs meet quality standards. You will play a leading role in evaluating manufacturing processes to maintain product integrity throughout the entire process, ensuring throughput goals are met.

• Develop a thorough understanding of industry quality requirements across all end markets served.
• Develop and submit PPAP documents for new product lunches to meet customer requirements.
• Be the technical point of contact in the event of a quality issue; travels to Customer and Supplier facilities to support and troubleshoot.
• Report, monitor and analyze on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other quality performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support new product development and introduction processes to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformances and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans, control plans, and quality reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to various audiences, including employees, suppliers and customers
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
• 7 years of experience in quality-related operations.
• 7 years of experience with MS office, including Excel, and PowerPoint
• 7 years of experienced in Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree) and Corrective Action systems (8D) and follow through.
• 5 years of experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• 15% travel including domestic and internationally to manufacturing sites, customers and employee locations

ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Working knowledge in Quality Management Systems (ISO/IATF/AS)
• Able to work within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong data collection, analysis and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools – DMAIC problem-solving
• Blueprint reading including GD&T with measurement equipment and inspection techniques
• Customer and supplier quality assurance experience

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) endeavors to create a safe space for all employees and customers, regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, national origin, or religion. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.