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UW Solutions · 17 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is a leading provider of distinctive metal and glass solutions for commercial buildings. The Quality Engineer will develop and lead quality programs to ensure product and process quality, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide training on quality systems to production teams.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Support the Quality Management System (QMS) components, including document control to manage work instructions, performing audits and completing audit reports, and following up on corrective actions

Responsibility and ownership for the use of, accuracy, and effectiveness of automated inspection systems. Includes learning software to classify and mark defects according to product cosmetic specifications

Work closely with the quality team, support team and peers on quality initiatives. Lead efforts to publish, understand, and improve OEE yield metrics. Provide training and coaching on use of quality tools, process improvements and troubleshooting for day to day operations. Utilize statistical analysis and problem solving techniques to reduce the cost of poor quality and resolve quality issues. Support and train others on identification of root causes of failures and low productivity, and implementation of solutions to prevent reoccurrence

Lead projects to improve quality metrics

Work with Purchasing to establish supplier

Perform process capability studies to evaluate the design of new products and processes to validate and qualify for production. Develop standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Work with Engineering and Operations personnel to review, update, and maintain procedures related to development of products/processes

Investigate customer inquiries and complaints regarding product quality

Determine system capabilities and build supplemental quality processes to ensure customer requirements are met

Continuously improve inspection system capabilities by analyzing defects, systems classifiers, & systems enhancements

Ensure Quality Technicians, production leaders, and peers are adequately trained on SOP’s related to inspection systems

Maintain calibration & maintenance activities related to system performance

Qualification

Quality Management SystemLean ThinkingSix SigmaStatistical AnalysisCoating ExperienceDatabase DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementProcess DocumentationEffective Communication

Required

An undergraduate degree in engineering, quality, science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3-5 years previous experience in a manufacturing quality preferred

Ability to work and interact effectively with a variety of people at all levels inside and outside the organization

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to compile information and produce accurate written documents and reports in a professional format

Demonstrated skill in leading continuous improvement projects

Demonstrated ability to develop and document processes

Safely perform essential job responsibilities