Ottenweller Company, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Quality Engineer (Fort Wayne, IN)
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOttenweller Company, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead and assist in the commissioning of new or revised products and processes, focusing on Process Capability and Quality Assurance. The role involves managing product launches, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining customer communication throughout the production process.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Identify, coordinate and plan critical-path items to ensure successful on-time completion of new/revised product launches the program
Issue Return Material Authorizations to the customer and follow product back to the facilities
Lead the procurement and validation of tooling and fixturing
Determine and ensure process capability related to product characteristics
Identify and prioritize process risks that impact quality of product
Ensure proper prevention and detection controls are established, as they relate to process risks
Understand and use AIAG core tools (e.g. FMEA, control plan, PPAP, et.al) and forman problem solving methods (i.e-8D methodology)
Manage all documents and records related to the program
Conduct 1st piece and prototype production runs
Communicate with the customer(s) on a routine basis to ensure they understand the status of their products
Lead the development of process work instructions (SOP's), inspection criteria and forms, and any other related documentation
Determine, procure and/or validate any Inspection, Measuring or Test Equipment related to the product
Work closely with the quoting process to ensure related products are quoted appropriately
Evaluate, contain for, and implement corrective actions to customer rejections and major internal rejections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university (Engineering Technology preferred) and two years experience; or Associates degree and 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Formal GD&T training and demonstrated understanding
Experience using 8D corrective action methodology
Experience using LEAN and 6-Sigma methodologies
Ability to work with company MRO software (Vantage), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project Manager, Power Inspect (Romer) or other similar CMM software
Valid driver's license required for visits to customer facilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
ASQ certification preferred
Company
Ottenweller Company, Inc.
Ottenweller Company is a family owned producer of quality metal fabricated products. In business since 1916.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.11MKey Investors
Indiana Economic Development Corporation
2022-06-20Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Tammy Baker
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