Job Description

To be considered for the role, applicants must currently be residing in the WIchita, KS metro area in addition to meeting other position requirements.  This position is not eligible for relocation or remote work.

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for performing activates that focus on planning, implementation and ongoing oversight of the company’s quality management programs.  

Essential Functions:

• Analyze quality performance utilizing using statistical and analytical tools and methods.
• Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate reliability, precision, reliability and accuracy of processes, products and production equipment.
• Develop and establish quality procedures and systems for inspection plans, quality trends, statistical plan and technical quality proposal plans.
• Ensure process control documents adhere with set requirements.
• Ensure on time processing of non-conforming components.
• Assist disposition process by involving in failure analysis and suggest corrective actions as Material Review Board member.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action.
• Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering system through supplier audits and surveys.
• Initiate programs to eliminate internal Non-Conformances.
• Interact with product development committees to inspect and review engineering releases.
• Review product quality aspects like planning, manufacturing methods and process specifications.
• Interact with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to quality and inspection checks.
• Ensure all internal gauges and tooling is certified and maintained 
• Ensure calibration records are up to date
• Interact with Quality Control  team to conduct Technician Training Program after evaluating Quality Inspections Techniques.
• Assist manufacturing scrap performance evaluation and management.
• Supervisory responsibilities for Quality Inspector Supervisor
• Support Quality Assurance objectives in Juarez, MX

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing processes.  IATF16949 experience a plus.
• Ability to apply basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Intermediate Level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Ability to identify proper materials and supplies according to specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.
• Ability to compose documents in a thorough and concise manner

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

• Prior experience using SAP ERP system.
• Six Sigma training (Yellow / Green / Black belt certification). 

 Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or other technical discipline

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Quality Assurance, Engineering or Operations Management in a manufacturing environment 

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Four or more years of experience working with Quality ISO 9001 program
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Six Sigma training  ( Yellow / Green / Black belt certification)

Special Position Requirements:

• Currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a US Passport

 Physical Demands/ Equipment used to perform the job:

• Able to travel outside normal working hours/days
• Ability to use a keyboard
• Dexterity to utilize small hand tools and measuring devices
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to wear proper PPE 
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to work in a manufacturing facility with uneven floor surfaces and fluctuating temperatures