Quality Engineer (Mechanical Engineer Degree) - Gpac
Long Grove, IA
About the Job
We are a leading provider of high-quality products to various sectors. Our organization serves the US Military, law enforcement, and government agencies, as well as international clients worldwide. Our offerings include precision-engineered components. Reflecting our commitment since the outset, our mission is to consistently surpass customer expectations in terms of both quality and value—a tradition upheld for over four decades.
As we embark on a trajectory of growth into the future, we invite individuals to join our team!
Position Summary:
As a Quality Engineer, you will perform a variety of assignments in support of our QMS system and our continuous improvement environment. This will require working with people across the organization in helping to measure, identify, analyze, and resolve quality problems, preferably in a proactive mode. This work will require your diligence and skills in data analysis, problem solving, auditing, and championing quality throughout the company.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
· Applies a strong knowledge of quality systems and developing and or improving the systems and products to ensure that the business attains its annual goals and meets internal, customer and ISO 9001 requirements.
· Work in conjunction with design and process engineering, manufacturing, sales, customer service, and purchasing personnel to resolve problems relative to customer complaints, product design, specifications, materials, tooling, and production operations affecting quality.
· Develop and maintain quality control plans to incorporate statistical control, analyses, and reporting of results and trends.
· Maintain and improve the quality program to ensure conformity of purchased materials and components.
· Work with engineering team to establish quality procedures and guidelines for all new products.
· Review current products and establish quality assurance procedures and related documents.
· Establish and maintain all inspection criteria and documentation. (Inspection reports and Inspection procedures).
· Implement QA procedures during pre-production and production startup.
· Work closely with production supervisors to maintain and communicate quality requirements.
· Prepare necessary reports and maintain all pertinent records.
Education & Experience:
Mechanical Engineering degree is a definite plus
· High school diploma, high school equivalency degree (HSED), or general education degree (GED) is required.
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required.
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a practical or related field in an ISO CNC and precision assembly environment required.
· Strong working knowledge and application of root cause analysis and problem-solving processes in a continuous improvement environment.
· Experience performing internal audits and audit reporting.
· Must be computer literate, including office 365 applications.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal team members and external, suppliers, and subcontractors required.
· Must be able to write technical reports and business correspondence reports.
· Must possess skills in advanced mathematics and statistics.
· Must possess exceptional analytical ability and organizational skills.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
· Should be knowledgeable in GD&T.
· Ability to work independently and on a team while reporting directly to the director of quality.
· Knowledge of firearms is preferred but not required.
· Should be knowledgeable in value stream mapping, root cause analysis, kaizen events, and process capabilities (CPK/CP).
· Familiarity with coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and standard measuring equipment.
· Apply statistical process control (SPC) to receiving inspections (external and internal suppliers) for manufacturing operations.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Employee discount
· Flexible schedule
· Health insurance
· Health savings account
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Referral program
· Tuition reimbursement
· Vision insurance
For immediate consideration send resume in confidence to mitch.logan@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.