Quality Engineer - Center Mfg
Berkeley, CA
About the Job
Quality Engineer
Supportsthe development and implementation of quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure that products meet established standards of quality, reliability, and performance. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams toidentifyand resolve quality issues, conducting inspections and tests, andmaintainingdocumentation.
JobResponsibilities
- Reviews prints, specifications, and drawings for design intent and drafting standards. Evaluates dimensions, datum, and tolerances that affect fit, functions, durability, functional gauging, and product assessment. Conducts inspections and tests on products and materials to ensure they meet specifications.
- Documentsinspection results and any deviations from quality standards. Collects and analyzes production data for quality metric tracking.Assistsproduction withproblem resolution.
- Evaluatesprocessing methodsof moderate complexitytodetermineif methods planned will be capable of producing products to meet customer requirements on a continuing basis. Makes suggestions for process improvements.
- Collaborates with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and customer concerns. Provides technical support to the customer and internal engineering staff. Promotes employee understanding of customer quality requirements, basic workmanship standards, and MEC quality systems.
- Assists with addressingcustomer complaints and quality concerns ina timelyand effective manner.Provides customer support through visitation to their manufacturing or design locations. Investigates customer issues related to product quality.
- Prepares andsubmitsdocumentation as required by customer (associated Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) information, warrants, Control plan, Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR), raw material certifications, finishing certifications, and others).
- Supports first production runs for proper quality and process controls and initial sample inspection report.Participatesin performing failure mode and effects of analysis and control plan.
- Assistsworkers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
- Supports aspects of compliance and continuous improvement through quality audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills Requirements
- Proficiencywith quality inspection tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts to the degree necessary.
- Ability todetermineproduct status based on test and inspection results.
- Ability towritereports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints as applicable to the manufacturing of metals.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fieldrequired.
Experience Requirements
- 3 years ofexperienceengineering in a manufacturing setting.
Source : Center Mfg