Sr. Quality Engineer – Assembly
Company | Polaris |
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Location | Huntsville, AL, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Master’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Five (5) or more years of experience in quality or process engineering or an equivalent field required.
- Previous Quality experience in automotive or similar assembly experience required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is required.
- Ability to lead technicians in testing and inspection methods for these processes.
- Demonstrated Black Belt level depth of knowledge in Six Sigma methods and tools.
- Experience with measuring systems common to assembly processes including torque and data gathering/reporting required.
- Strong process improvement skills, including PFMEA, Control Plans, RCCA (8D), DOE, Gage R&R, PPAP, blue print reading skills, GD&T, product failure analysis experience, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Ability to travel for job as required for business need.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently without supervision.
Responsibilities
- Participate in or lead cost out activities.
- Support Quality Initiatives and Programs as assigned.
- Coordinate inspection of discrepant or suspect parts or material with supplier or third party when applicable.
- Participate or Lead Failure Analysis and Root Cause and Corrective Requests Action Investigations.
- Support other QE’s on quality issues.
- Report process quality metrics.
- Communicate process issues/problems/concerns to Management.
- Generate special Quality Instructions and/or procedures as needed to contain quality issues or to assist with process validations.
- Develop/Track internal metrics, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.
- Perform Six Sigma Measurement System Analysis (MSA/GR&R) and process capability studies. Perform DOE if required.
- Work with production to improve in the use of measurement systems.
- Participate in new product launch teams.
- Support internal audits as needed or product transfers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
- Leading teams in Six Sigma projects, Black Belt training, or BB certification would be a strong plus.
- Master’s degree preferred.