Quality Engineer (Fort Payne, AL)

Quality Engineer

Operating Company Environmental Solutions Group - Heil EnvironmentalLocation Fort Payne AL POSITION SUMMARY Heil Environmental is looking for a high caliber candidate to join our fast paced organization as a Quality Engineer. This candidate will have 3 years experience in Quality with exceptional root cause analysis skills and team leading and people skills. The Quality Engineer will be experienced in one or more aspects of quality Systems (Metrology ISO administration APQP and Engineering Change Order facilitator NCR CAF PAR administration) Internal (A3 corrective actions floor level team leadership in rework reduction programs Cell and Process control plan development and maintenance QMS analysis and reporting and product process auditor supervision. External (8D corrective actions warranty trend analysis box audit control plan development and maintenance direct interaction with customers and field team members Supplier Quality Control QMS analysis and reporting and product process auditor supervision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in continuous improvement activities (5S Kanban Value-stream and process mapping) and possess a thorough background in ISO 9001 2008 2015 Lean Enterprise and preferably some Six Sigma experience and or ISO TS 16949 methods (PPAP MSA Gage R& R DFMEA PFMEA Process Capability etc.). The candidate must have strong analytical skills to process QMS collected data and be well versed in root cause analysis. The candidate would show potential to become a valued team member in meeting goals in Safety Quality Delivery and Cost. Previous experience in a fabrication assembly (including routing) paint MIG welding hydraulics and electrical processes would be favorable. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE Oversee the development and maintenance of control plans in cell and at end of process by managing and leading Process Auditors in identifying why defects were detected downstream of cells installing temporary containment and leading multifunctional teams in developing corrective actions to eliminate the containment. Developing and overseeing layered process audits to confirm effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions product process changes released and new team member qualification. Assisting team members and team leaders in learning how to execute product and process changes and controlling high risk characteristics. Consistently improve inspection effectiveness. Develop training plans to improve the consistency of product audits across shifts. Conduct internal ISO 9001 2015 audits. Participate in teams performing both Kaizen and Lean activities. Become both an information and method expert to the activity leader to identify measure and execute improvement. Sift through the QMS reports daily to find trends and opportunities that warrant focus by limited resources. Support other Quality team members in backfilling roles or team participation activities. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Bachelor Degree required in an Engineering discipline is preferred. 5 years experience in a structured manufacturing environment. Able to read fabrication drawings specifications including geometric tolerance and welding specifications Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint. MS Project and MS Access would be a plus. Proficient in using CAD and 3D model viewers software including attribute assignments. Works under limited supervision while implementing clearly communicated corporate strategy and goals. Must work on own initiative and constantly support the company mission. Exercises a moderate degree of judgment. Specific and general results as well as effectiveness of operation and administration are subject to supervisor examination and review. Questionable matters referred to supervisor for clarification assistance and or intervention.