Quality Engineer

The development, implementation, and execution of both the technical and procedural elements of the Lanco Group of Companies’ quality management system.

Essential Functions

• Creation and/or continuous improvement of company quality standards, methods, and processes.
• Management of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action) and ICAR (Internal Corrective Action) processes, tracing quality concerns to their root cause and establishing permanent countermeasures
• Active participation in internal quality processes including but not limited to receiving inspection, first article inspection, nonconforming material control, and final inspection.
• Execution of quality system auditing both internally on-site and externally throughout Lanco’s supply base
• Participate in efforts to continuously improve product designs to bolster the achievement of quality expectations and strengthen product performance specifications
• Lead ISO9001 audit preparation among internal departments and foster the proper implementation of ISO9001 principles throughout the company
• Draw insights from the “voices of the customer” reflected in warranty claims and create corrective actions to reduce warranty costs
• Development of quality metrics to reflect business needs and ensure proper allocation of quality control resources
• Effective communication both inter- and intra-company to increase awareness of quality concerns and solicit the support of appropriate resources
• Remain compliant with all regulatory bodies and company policies as they apply to safe, environmentally conscious work practices, eliminating and/or reducing exposure to liability
• Prepares and presents site-based quality reports on a monthly basis
• Mentor and develop junior members of quality team, providing technical and procedural guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
• High competency within MS Office suite.
• 3-5 years of applicable work experience.
• Technical literacy to read, interpret, and learn CAD models, engineering drawings/specifications, measuring devices, etc.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems
• Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and paint systems
• Detail-oriented with an ability to judge component/assembly conformance to blueprints and other design specifications.
• Ability to observe, audit, document, and continuously improve processes.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and work rules/procedures.
• Competent in the proper selection and application of various measuring devices and equipment
• Ability to monitor and utilize data to define quality performance and direct efforts of internal teams seeking the improvement of quality metrics
• Ability to accept and act upon constructive criticism to prioritize, organize, and solve quality-related problems
• Ability to complete tasks independently, seeking continuous improvement of key metrics without the need for constant direct management
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with site and global functional teams, members of management, suppliers, and other employees.

Physical and work environment

• This is a production classification, and employees work in a factory or warehouse environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
• Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting, and kneeling for long periods of time.
• May lift parts up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 20 lbs.