What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Smiths Group?
Company Description
Titeflex/US Hose is a global leader in creating and adapting fluid and gas management products and quality programs, Titeflex expertise can be traced to its aerospace roots at the dawning of the space age. We provided solutions and service for demanding fluid and gas transfer requirements, whether the media be corrosive, caustic or combustible, under extreme pressure, temperature and flexing conditions. Primary markets include aerospace, chemical, petro-chemical, pulp and paper, petroleum equipment, heavy equipment, compressed gas, automotive, refrigeration, transportation, and dozens of other niche markets. The company has a long history of expertise in PTFE extrusion and wire braid reinforcement, and composite hose as the new integration of flexible metal hose with the merger of US Hose. Titeflex’s background and experience in stringent and demanding hose requirements plays into the strengths of our applications engineers. We are able to assimilate some of the most difficult and demanding applications known today into customer satisfaction, borrowing from our experience and core technology. Committed to quality, Titeflex Quality Systems are 3rd party certified and has received numerous other certifications and accreditations.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
Updates and maintains the Quality Management System
Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
Reviews all data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.
Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or components.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Decides whether to accept a product or continue business with a vendor
Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.
Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
Designs and implements quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufactured products.
Serve as the primary Quality Assurance resource to department supervisors for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer.
Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports. Develop and execute corrective/preventative actions.
Review customer purchase orders, contracts, change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans. Establish supplier quality requirements.
Develop, execute and analyze quality reporting measures.
Conducts internal and external quality audits.
Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and ensure that corrective action is implemented.
Prepare Production Port Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.
Serve as the Quality Assurance representative to the Materials Review Board (MRB).
Compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise 2-6 hourly Quality Auditors and Lab Technicians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent
5 years of quality experience
Additional Information
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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