Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Barksdale, founded in 1949, is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered control products. As a subsidiary of Crane Co. a $2B industrial conglomerate, Barksdale has a leading brand position in instrumentation, with focus on General Industrial, Oil & Gas and Transportation end markets. With proprietary technologies, Barksdale’s, regulators, pressure switches and electronic instrumentation products have carved a niche for themselves in demanding applications.

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is expected to establish, maintain and improve all responsible areas of the Quality System to ensure manufacturing processes are controlled and pertinent processes are regularly reviewed, analyzed and reported in an effort to support continuous improvement within the manufacturing facility.  The scope of this role shall include, but not be limited to the development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and advanced statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, facilitate the adoption of quality concepts and techniques, and posses the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

·       Develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving.

·       Maintain, improve, and enforce Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance to all internal, external (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 80079-34, and ATEX Directive), and customer specific requirements.

·       Execute Core Tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP).   

·       Work with cross functional team and apply problem solving tools (i.e. 5-Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, etc.) as part of root cause analysis and identify corrective actions.

·       Acquire, analyze, and present data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvements.

·       Manage the Corrective Action Program (CAPA), including the assurance that issues are addressed in a timely manner and that corrective actions are effective.

·       Assist in quality issues from suppliers, production, and/or customers, including any communications with them.

·       Collaborate in PPAP submissions (for both suppliers and customers), including the review and final approval of the Part Submission Warranty (PSW).

·       Provide assistance and coaching to peers and suppliers in order to resolve quality conflicts, continually improve quality, reduce cost, etc.

·       Plan, control, and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which includes planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems.

·       Conduct hands-on product evaluations for any type of customer return/complaint.

Secondary

·       Participate in New Product Development (APQP) projects.  Production introduction shall be accompanied by Quality validation using DVP&R and advanced statistical methods (i.e. Gage R&R, Capability Studies, etc.).

·       Participate in various Kaizen events and projects in order to drive continuous improvement.

·       Review PCRs/PCOs (ECRs/ECOs).

·       Chair MRB for swift, accurate disposition of nonconforming material.

·       Monitor and review Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

·       Complete IMDS reports per PPAP requirements.

·       Perform and/or facilitate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits in the ISO 9001, IATF16949, ISO/IEC 80079-34, VDA, CQI, and ATEX Directive environments.

·       Participate in the Internal Audit program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS

·       BS degree in Technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality.  Industrial Engineering or similar preferred.

·       Industry certification (i.e. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) preferred.

·       Some formal Six Sigma training preferred.

·       Must have experience with electronics.

·       Must posses basic to intermediate level of understanding in quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.

·       Must have basic understanding of quality management systems and its development, documentation, and implementation with respect to domestic and international regulatory standards or requirements.

·       Must have basic to intermediate knowledge of quality concepts and methods such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.

·       Must have intermediate knowledge of basic statistical concepts (FPY, rate, %, average, std deviation, etc.). 

·       Must be able to make decisions using risk-based thinking and data driven analytical thinking.

·       Must have strong knowledge of GD&T.

·       Strong teamwork with outward attitude of support towards members of the department and the company.

·       Strong communication skills (both oral and written).

·       Strong ability to organize team with ability to assemble, coordinate, schedule, and execute interdepartmental activities.

·       Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize effectively based on business needs.

·       Able to interpret engineering drawings, test procedures, work orders, BOMs, written procedures, international standards, etc.

·       Must be able to analyze, interpret, and report on data in Microsoft Excel.

·       Must be comfortable with hands-on work.

·       Must be able to stand and move parts physically.

·       Must be flexible to travel (both domestically and internationally) and work overtime as required.

SKILLS

·       Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

·       Windows File Structure

·       ERP System (QAD)

·       Customer Portals (web-based)

·       Minitab

Salary range: $73,200 to $89,200 with 5% bonus potential. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.