Quality Engineer

The position is located at 9700 West 74^th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55328

Employer: Phillips and Temro Industries

Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Quality Manager or designate; provide Quality Engineering leadership and support in safety, new product and process introductions, process and product improvements and problem solving to drive continuous improvement in the assigned area. Acts as a technical resource to address issues that impact product quality and customer satisfaction.

Conduct business in accordance with company practices & policies in order to promote Phillips & Temro Industries' public image.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes ownership of the Quality Management System for assigned areas. Plan and execute inspection strategies for work cells to improve quality and optimize efficiency. This includes developing and maintaining controls plans and records consistent with the requirements set forth in the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning Reference Manual. Conduct capability studies and measurement system analysis; prepare visual aids to assist with quality determinations.
• Conduct audits of work and processes for compliance to requirements and objectives.
• Review, analyze and report out on key quality data from assigned areas. Disposition non-conforming material. Take corrective action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements. Lead and support continuous improvement activities to reduce variation and waste to acceptable targets.
• Communicate and liaison with customers to establish a general positive relationship. This includes coordinating and responding to PPAP requests, corrective action requests and warranty reviews. Participate in customer audits. Review, evaluate and communicate customer specific requirements.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to quickly identify the root cause of quality issues and then use a technical ability to provide an immediate interim solution. Facilitate the team to enact permanent corrective action to resolve the identified root cause(s).
• Participate in new product development and change management activities including associated risk analysis. Support the development of new and revised products, processes and specifications to meet customer and PTI quality system requirements and targets.
• Provide appropriate training as required.
• Manage processes to contain & prevent purchased part quality issues from impacting the external customer. Coordinate with and support the Supplier Quality Team.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial and Systems, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or related field, and one (1) year of experience as a quality engineer

*Specific skills and other requirements:

In addition, must possess at least 1 year of experience with the following:

• Working with/on ISO9001/ IATF 16949
• Print Reading w/GD&T
• Metrology
• APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC
• MS Office Suite
• SAP (an ERP system)
• Minitab
• Structured Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Corrective Action Process
• Working in the Industrial, Electrical, HVAC, or heavy duty truck industry

Requires Green Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma)

Salary: $90,126 year