Quality Control Engineer - Rinnai America Corporation

What you will do:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and operation of quality control systems in a manufacturing environment

Application and operation of quality inspection tools and procedures

Supplier Quality Including:

Conducting supplier quality audits

Auditing supplier quality control systems

Reviewing supplier control and development plans

Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning issues and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.

Develop and implement layered internal audit procedure for all processes.

Implement audit plan for finished assemblies

Working with management to review customer complaints, determine root cause and implement corrective actions

Use good problem-solving skills to determine root cause of failures and drive product improvement initiatives.

Manager the Non-Conformance Program including Pareto analysis and Root Cause Analysis (8D or similar format) and track to closure.

Participates in the development and oversight of product acceptance criteria

Development of quality control plans which include the identification of critical control points, preventive measures, monitoring procedures and verification procedures

Facilitate and maintain FMEA’s for Rinnai developed products

Ensure compliance with Rinnai quality system and maintain ISO certification for manufacturing.

Manage the site calibration program.

Manage the document control system.

Promote adherence to quality standards, test methodologies, quality plans, documents and procedures as well as records and objective evidence of activities.

Develop, collect and analyze quality metrics.

Maintains Quality Management System (QMS) documented information including revision control and training/mentoring records and identifying and mitigating potential risks of change.

Other duties and responsibilities as required

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor of Science or equivalent quality work experience

Bachelor of Science in the fields of Mechanical or Industrial Engineering a plus

Quality systems such as ISO9000 or TS16949

Internal ISO auditor process

Inspection techniques and tools

Statistical Process Control

Manufacturing / Assembly environments

Manufacturing Procedures and specifications

Understanding of component Prints

MS Office

SKILLS

Able to manage and control quality records

Will have a thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques

Includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.

Proficiency in using statistical, quality and continuous improvement methods, and data analysis to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices.

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

Use auditing techniques to get an understanding of processes

Able to use MS Office products to communicate quality data

Can communicate effectively by using written and oral skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to develop high levels of cooperation and respect from staff, colleagues and suppliers alike

High level of personal integrity and honesty

Team player able to operate with independence and enthusiasm

Technical, Customer service and Quality discipline