WIDIA · 5 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader focused on materials science and tooling solutions. The Quality Engineer will align corporate standards with plant deliverables, manage quality systems, and lead quality improvement efforts while addressing customer concerns and providing plant floor support.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Analyze product and process data to support improvement efforts
Assist plants with product quality improvement using continuous improvement resources such as: lean six sigma, DOE (Design of Experiments), Product and Process Understanding (PPU), and Quality at the Source
Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for root cause analysis and successful corrective action
Provide support for updating, auditing, and maintaining the ISO Quality Management System
Ensure commercialized product design intent and product integrity is retained as materials, processes, equipment, methods, and specifications change
Establish a standard acceptance process for supplier and equipment qualifications that are statistically based and repeatable
Evaluate SPC and trend data on issues to help plants and staff groups improve CAPAs
Provide support for R&D to develop new material through analysis and data comparison
Provide technical assistance to develop and improve new and existing instrumentation/ equipment, methods, and procedures
Assist with the Smart Factory to ensure the correct inputs are being measured and tracked and data correlated to output results, utilizing effective control plans and SAP-QM
Qualification
Required
To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Engineering
2+ years' experience in quality or process engineering discipline
Metallurgical and pressing experience
Knowledgeable in the use of statistical methods for process management, problem solving, and continuous improvement