Product Quality Engineer

Job-ID: 15187; Location(s): McPherson, KS 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for working with cross-functional teams to support new product and process development. This Role will generate quality documentation to ensure QMS compliance.  As part of a developing team, the product quality engineer will be responsible for quality input and review of design specifications, supplier qualification, development test plan, risk management activities, design verification and validation review.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

• Draft and prepare complete and accurate product drawings from observation, measurements, sketches, and specifications, utilizing CAD software
• Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings including materials and equipment requirements using sketches and specifications.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting component or machinery designs, and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Creates layout, product specifications and drawings for outside vendor sourced items; review schematics and answer related questions.
• Organize and maintain current and archive files of CAD drawings; assist with organizing and storing electronic engineering drawing files; set and maintain standard for CAD drawing templates to ensure consistency and accuracy within the company.
• Provide technical guidance and direction for various departments, including but not limited to Quality, Production and Purchasing, in interpretation, creation and implementation of specifications and requirements in use of CAD files.
• Setting up and converting drawing formats and configuration files to be compatible with CATIA so as to support global Engineering Change Notice process and Enterprise Resource Planning conversion.
• Attend scheduled meetings as required or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

New Product and Process Development

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless transfer of new products to production, according to developed standards; ensure products and processes comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to construct and implement developing test plans for qualifying new products, process and equipment; detail requirements PPAPs and Supplier qualifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system/product design and production process requirements while performing and facilitating risk analysis, including assisting with Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or other risk analysis for products and processes; follow up to ensure completion of resulting action items
• Conduct research and continually develop knowledge of Viega products and systems, including applicable applications, listings and standards.
• Plan and conduct testing and inspection of new and modified products and processes; review and report results and analysis.
• Assist with the development and validation of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs; collaborate on product design in order to improve current measuring methods and confirm critical parameters on new product development.

Data Analysis and Quality Management System Support

• Establish, implement and maintain QMS procedures, documents, work instructions, plant standards and control plans; follow-up to ensure processes and timelines are being followed.
• Assess product and system development progress through statistical analysis of specific performance and critical requirements as outlined in product literature, received from Product Management and/or associated listing agencies.
• Perform data analysis to improve process stability while supporting cross-functional teams to improve quality throughout the production process.
• Perform reliability and performance testing simulating life cycle and/or real time applications; participate in failure analysis, risk analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Verify overall performance through capability analysis of measurement and production systems.
• Monitor performance by gathering relevant data and producing various statistical reports.
• Conduct Supplier audits; complete all necessary reporting; respond to audit findings by proposing and implementing corrective action, as necessary.

Special Job Dimensions

• May be required to travel up to 15% of the time, both domestic and international.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, CAQ, SAP, LIMS and CRM
• Advanced knowledge of quality inspection tools
• Strong knowledge of math to compute measurements and perform studies
• Advanced Knowledge of APQP
• Strong knowledge of DIN EN ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong knowledge in Development processes and verification tools.
• Strong knowledge in designing new test procedures for new products.
• Knowledge of CMM programming
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform root cause failure analysis
• Ability to perform and troubleshoot design and assembly of products for testing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work independently
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 1-2 years related work experience, preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), preferred

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Math or related field
• 5-7 years related work experience, preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), preferred

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Your contact person:

Johnathan Nuthall  -  John.Nuthall@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9059