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Loc Performance · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

Lapeer, MI

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Loc Performance is a company focused on supporting new product/process development and manufacturing. The Quality Engineer will handle multiple projects throughout product development and manufacturing, ensuring that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements while interfacing with customers and resolving quality issues.

ManufacturingProduct Management

Responsibilities

Provide support in adhering to the quality management systems

Creating and maintaining company documentation, such as quality documents, procedures, and work instructions

Participate in the APQP process for assigned projects/parts with a cross-functional group to review; contracts, drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and various related production and development plans to achieve all customer quality requirements

Responsible for reviewing contracts assigned for customer-specific requirements

Responsible for keeping assigned Plex workflow actions current

Determines the metrics/product characteristics that will be inspected

Determines the methods/devices that will be used for inspection

Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineer/s to assess the critical product characteristics that will be measured

Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools and methods as required

Assists qualification of new products/launch activities

Prepares appropriate documentation for product inspection, and sample submissions (PPAP, FAI, FMEAs, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Quality Alerts, etc.)

Conducts/coordinates measurement evaluations and/or tests (FAI, Gage R&R, MSA)

Lead and participate in Corrective / Preventive Action teams to resolve customer, supplier, and production concerns

Work with appropriate representatives to eliminate defects using tools such as root cause and corrective actions, lean techniques, A3s, countermeasures, Six Sigma, poka-yoke, and/or error-proofing

Maintains a working knowledge of government, customer, and industry standards and specifications

Communicate significant issues identified during quality activities and provide recommended process improvements to team and management

Participate as a Material Review Board member to review and establish a timely disposition of Non-Conforming Material and ensure controls are in place to verify any rework performed

Participate in audits of the Core Processes, implement Corrective Actions, and recommend process improvements

Support and instruct inspectors as well as create work instructions

Trains associates on key characteristics of the product to improve awareness of product quality

Participate in & and initiate continual improvement activities

Complete Customer submissions/uploads and create Certificate of Conformance certs for the product

Perform quality-related activities for ECN/PCR assigned

Qualification

Statistical Process ControlQuality Management SystemsGeometric DimensioningTolerancingAS9100 KnowledgeSix SigmaComputer SkillsQuality DocumentationCorrective ActionsLean TechniquesTraining SkillsPunctualityProblem-solvingCommunication Skills

Required

Problem-solving and analysis

Knowledge in the use and application of statistical process control

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework

Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision

Punctuality and attendance

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism

Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001

Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE

Associate degree in quality/bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical or industrial engineering, and five years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience

Capability of reading and interpreting drawings

Ability to use and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Ability to use all handheld and surface plate measurement devices

Computer skills (including MS Office suite of products)

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing

Preferred

Certification through ASQ (American Society for Quality)

Company

Loc Performance

Loc Performance, headquartered in Plymouth, MI, provides track systems, mechanical systems, armor products, fabricated structures, and rubberized products for military, agricultural, and construction applications.

Founded in 1971

Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

501-1000 employees