Quality Engineer

Essential Functions:

• Develops and applies advanced Quality Engineering theories, methods and research techniques in the development, establishment and maintenance of quality assurance/control policies, procedures and methods.
• Develops sampling plans, quality standards and quality control instructions to be utilized by manufacturing, test and inspection in assessing the quality levels of products and processes.
• Provides recommendations concerning the disposition of defective materials.
• Reviews corrective actions recommended on audit reports for adequacy and to maintain a continuing awareness of quality problems.
• Conducts investigations of considerable complexity pertaining to the manufacture of new products, the establishment of new processes or the resolution of complex product quality problems.
• Designs fixtures, and processes to ensure the continuing maintenance of product quality; may conduct vendor visits to insure quality; analyzes reports and returned products to determine trends and recommend corrective action
• Perform 1st article inspections, ECN production introduction, vendor audits, and internal audits
• Responsible for the generation of a strategic plan to improve the business processes and increase production output. Duties include creating the company's quality standards and testing systems to reflect efficiency, reliability and performance.
• Responsible for the creation of documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.
• Monitoring and analyzing quality performance. Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Quality Analyst and Quality Inspectors
• Stay compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applied to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies.
• Ensures Compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures with a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal and external).
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Company policies to eliminate and or reduce exposure to liability.
• Special projects or work as assigned by the Supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications Guidelines
Experience/Training/Education:
Required:

• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics

Desired:

• Experience applying Quality standards in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading Root Cause Corrective Action problem-solving activities that identify true root case and implement permanent corrective actions
• Lean experience
• Experience working within the ISO 9000 quality framework
• Organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
• Desire to identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead projects to make improvements to processes, procedures, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with suppliers, customers, and key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, specifically in cross-functional teams 3-5 years of verifiable inspection experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems; requires an eye for detail. Ability to interview, audit, observe and document processes. Ability to present findings to upper level management and to implementation teams. Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures, and material flow; Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems; ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently; ability to lead, supervise and train others; ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with subordinates, members of management, suppliers, and other employees. Determine root cause and create effective corrective action.
Physical and Environmental Elements:
This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and/or scaffolding.
Special Requirements/Certification:
N/A
Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.