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Quality Engineer

Acumed, Inc.

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West Haven, CT
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

KX Technologies LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Under broad supervision, responsible for conducting internal quality controls concerning particular areas or company products to insure they fulfill given quality procedures and norms. Monitors and records inconsistencies with quality procedures and norms. Prepares quality analyses and recommends necessary quality procedures changes. Records and analyzes customer claims. Prepares reports on rejected or defective products.

Job Requirements:

  • Responsible for maintenance and improvement of Quality Management System in accordance to ISO9001.
  • Responsible for product and process audits to ensure compliance.
  • Tracks root causes to quality related problems and coordinates corrective actions, monitors defect reduction programs and reviews effectiveness of systems and procedures.
  • Analyze failures and corrective and preventive actions in response to customer complaints.
  • Supports and maintains QA data and management systems.
  • Collaborate with other departments on several projects involving resolution to quality issues and improvement projects.
  • Conducts quality related training with employees.
  • Maintains Quality documentation such as: control plan, pfmea and process flow for manufacturing operations.
  • Highly involved in the preparation of PPAP documents including process and equipment qualifications, testing and validation, design review and others.
  • Maintain the non-conforming material reports.
  • Drive for continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality system.

Experience/Education Requirement

  • Degree in Engineering or Science with at least 1 year of QA and/or Engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9000 quality management system
  • Familiarity with Capability , SPC, MSA, GRR is an advantage
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated success in applying lean or six sigma tools is an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability working successfully in a cross functional environment to achieve quality goals
  • A team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.