Junior Quality Control Engineer

Title: Junior Quality Control Engineer

Job Summary:

Supports the Quality Control Engineering group, by assisting in quality investigations, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement activities. Assist the Quality Engineering and Inspection departments as required. Reports to the Quality Control Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows company policies and procedures regarding the Quality System as they apply. Will be required to learn all aspects of the Management Information systems.
• Assist Quality Engineering in the development and preparation of Quality plans, sampling and inspection procedures for both automotive and non-automotive products, including PPAP, APQP, MSA, and other product specific documentation requirements as defined.
• Prepare and maintain material rejection database; coordinates and is responsible for verifying returned goods and ensuring proper disposition.
• Work closely with inspectors and operators to resolve inspection-related issues and discrepancies
• Assist with corrective and preventive action investigations
• May be required to obtain sufficient company knowledge in order to comply with this function:

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carries out other general responsibilities as required by the Quality Manager or site Management.
• Must have general knowledge of inspection techniques and equipment and possess basic inspection skills. May be required to perform daily inspection tasks for final inspection. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform these assigned tasks.
• Must have a basic understanding of Gage R&R studies.
• Assist in reviewing manufacturing processes for compliance with customer and internal requirements
• Assist in collecting and reporting data for process and product studies.

Required Skills/Abilities :

• Basic Understanding of quality management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. (May be required to learn additional items)
• Have excellent writing ability.
• Able to Multi-task and be a team player.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree preferred, Minimum GED of High School diploma with 1-3 years quality experience preferred.
• Must be well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic inspection techniques and knowledge of inspection methods.
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading , GD&T and SPC/ statistical analysis
• Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.