What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Truvant?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE :
The Quality Engineer supports line managers in product and process quality planning. This position helps improve processes that affect product quality, devises product quality audit methods, special quality studies, failure investigations and feedback of quality information to management. This position will be responsible for development and improvement of specific office and manufacturing processes as determined by business priorities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Conducts daily studies and investigations related to problem solving and problem prevention. Is an expert in RCA and FMEA.
Executes analysis of operational failures in order to establish basic causes of defect and implement preventive actions
Reports to management on the level of quality and cost-related nature of quality problems at various stages of corporate processes
Participates in design and quality requirement reviews
Conducts training programs on general product knowledge and inspection techniques. Assures on-going ISO 9001 registration requirements are met
Makes decisions' defining, modifying or restricting processes
Designs product and process quality audit tools
Conducts cost of quality analyses
Advises on the audit / inspection function
Evaluates processes for improvement and subsequent controls to minimize inspection activities
Interface with customers to address problems and evaluate the Company's performance
Leads employees and teams in process development and improvement
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
Two to five years of experience in a production environment.
Progressively responsible experience in a relevant engineered-product environment
Related background in continuous improvement activities including SPC techniques
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :
Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Skill in multitasking and time management
Ability to effectively manage personnel of varying skills and disciplinary backgrounds
Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to : Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP's, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
Must be able to stand and / or walk for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to climb, stoop / kneel, lift, pull and push
Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products.
Level of Physical Requirements : Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 40 pounds
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
0-25% - Travel may be required to support business needs
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