FS-Quality Assurance Engineer

IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The top priorities of this position will be to support Quality and ISO 9001 in all areas of the IEM Organization at manufacturing site – both internal and external.

Significant involvement with all areas of product and manufacturing, while also increasing visibility, communication and collaboration with key departments is instrumental in this position.

The main functions of the Quality Assurance role include (but not limited to):

Responsibilities:

• Collate, analyze and monitor company process & quality metrics against defined objective parameters
• Write/author technical reports to management depicting the quality levels, quality problems and cost of quality.
• Optimize manufacturability, assembly, testability, cost and quality of components (in-house and purchased) and final product
• Monitor product performance/quality through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• PFMEA and new program implementation including tooling and manufacturing processes to identify and mitigate risk identified
• Review, understand and ensure manufacturing process meets customer and industry specifications and requirements
• Identify/specify relevant quality-related and workmanship standards training needs.
• Offer technical expertise to company on statistics, Six Sigma methodology, tools, and best practices
• Define, develop document and implement manufacturing and assembly process and quality procedures in conjunction with department staff.
• Conduct Corrective Actions - Internal and External
• Understanding and knowledge of Solidworks
• Maintain and report department KPI’s
• Facilitate problem solving techniques within production team (including suppliers).
• Set up and drive standard work and best practices
• Document clear project actions and enable timeline achievement
• Development of robust, predictive quality systems in production environment by applying world class techniques (Six Sigma, SPC, GRR, 5Y, CAR, etc.)
• Working with Engineering team on continuous improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of IPC-620
• Failure analysis to support production and assembly
• Collaborating with other divisions to identify and document best practice
• Perform Internal Audits, report and help solve non-conformances

Qualifications:

• Experience manufacturing and quality process for a plant, division, or company with both design and production organizations.
• Solid background in Six Sigma methodology (green belt minimum, black belt preferred)
• Experience with the development, manufacturing and testing equipment, fixtures and processes for electrical connectors, harnesses and/or equipment.
• Able to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems encountered in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, regulatory compliance and the quality field.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement throughout the organization’s processes and be able to delegate without formal authority.

COMPETENCIES:

• Verbal and written communication proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Thorough compliance knowledge
• Organizational and time management skills
• Reliable with a respect to confidentiality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline
• 2-3 Years or more years related experience in quality assurance

• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with UL/CSA and ISO 9001 QMS Systems

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Climate controlled office space.