Quality Assurance Engineer II

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Job Title

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Embrace and apply the CORE Quality Blocks (Structured Problem Solving, Process Control Systems, Reliable Quality) throughout the organization.
• Performs professional Quality Engineering assignments of considerable complexity under limited direction supervision i.e.: conducts statistical analysis in the form of capability studies, DOE’s, Gage R&R, etc. to evaluate processes.
• Designs, installs and continually evaluates quality assurance and/or control methods and systems.
• Develops standards, procedures, and work instructions to provide quality guidance and to facilitate training
• Identifies, defines, and recommends issues for quality control
• Interprets technical data in mathematical or diagrammatical form
• Performs training in internal auditing, mechanical inspection and statistical techniques.
• Develops sampling plans and statistical methods to be utilized by manufacturing and inspection in assessing the quality levels of products and processes to include determination of control points and charting methods.
• Interfaces with engineering and CMM programmers, to design fixtures and processes to ensure the effectiveness of measurement systems.
• Run CMM's/Backup to CMM programming.
• Conducts internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance.
• Coordinates and participates in material review activities to determine nonconforming product dispositions.
• Facilitates corrective actions through the 8D Structured Problem Solving approach.
• Develops, generates, and analyzes reports to identify trends and to facilitate corrective action/quality improvements.
• Conducts investigations of customer complaints and processes returned products.
• Provides technical guidance to all personnel to assist in the use of statistical process control and problem-solving techniques.
• Plans, conducts and takes action regarding gauge R&R, product and process capability studies.
• Performs QE liaison activities as required to support internal/external customer service and satisfaction, and support production departments with quality issues.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and Source Inspection documentation to ensure compliance to all customer requirements.
• Provide other quality engineering support as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Professional Engineer and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good knowledge and understanding of computer programs, applications and databases.
• Thorough knowledge in mechanical inspection techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and implementation of statistical techniques, with ability to identify, analyze and define possible solutions for continuous product and process improvement.
• Performs detail-oriented tasks utilizing high language skills and advanced math skills
• Employs excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reads and analyzes complex information
• Works effectively with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Structured problem solving
• Auditing - certified lead auditor preferred
• EQMS experience
• Minitab/JMP experience
• Project management
• Must possess ability to perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as intermediate math and computer skills.
• Excellent listening skills necessary.

Target Hiring Range

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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