Quality Engineer III (Byhalia)

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer III in Byhalia, MS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Use Gensuite to create Quality Pareto’s for selecting Continuous Improvement actions to reduce rework and scrap generated by production cells.
• Support Operations and cross-functional teams with data and methods guidance in root cause analysis, corrective action development, and lesson learned documentation to continuously reduce the internal cost of quality.
• Administer the execution of product audits. Generate the Product Audit program, plan, and reports, and perform layered audits to verify effectiveness of audit execution by Technicians and Operators. This includes installing SPC where CpK measurements are acceptable (>1.33) and risk RPN’s are highest.
• Administer the execution of process audits. Generate the Process Audit program, plan, and reports, and perform layered audits
  to verify effectiveness of audit execution by Technicians and Operators.
• Create and maintain process Control Plans and Quality Alerts for production, supplier containments, and DC containments.
• Manage suspect and non-conforming material, including executing SAP inventory movement transactions between WIP, the
  Quality Cage, and Scrap. Perform containment sorts as needed.
• Identify new Operators and compensate risk with increased product and process audit frequencies. Provide training when escapes detected.
• Support Logistics and Buyers with RTV and RGR processes.
• Manage the verification of rework performed on suspect material
• Create internal QCR’s for suspect material.
• Assist all Process Managers creating process maps, turtle diagrams, work instructions, and documents in the SharePoint or QCBD document control systems.
• Execute the collection, evaluation, and report generation of internal audits against certification standards.
• Manage the Metrology and Calibration services of factory assets. Perform Gage R&R studies to verify measurement equipment are capable for the processes they are used in.
• Guide Process improvement activities with Lean and 6 Sigma tools.
• Respond to QCR’s by verifying complaints, identifying where escapes were generated, executing containment activities, and supporting Operations in achieving high closure rates and meeting turnaround targets.
• Use Gensuite to create Quality Pareto’s for selecting Continuous Improvement targets in reducing defect escapes to the DC’s and the field.
• Execute PPAP validation testing for Byhalia purchased or made products.
• Share Quality Alerts to Distribution Quality to establish sort criterion to be used by suppliers and service providers.
• Participate in workshops targeting improvements Safety/Morale, Quality, Delivery, or Cost reductions with cross functional and inter functional teams.
• Flexible to accept additional task issued by the Senior Director of Fulfillment Quality or Plant Manager as needed to support organizational effectiveness.
• Support Product and Process Engineering development activities in validating and optimizing products and processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science with a ASQ CQE or equivalent certification with 8 years’ experience.
• Five or more years quality engineering experience is required.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have a working knowledge and experience in ISO process
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must possess strong decision-making abilities and able to work well with others.
• Must possess outstanding verbal and communication skills.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must be able to closely follow instructions and pre-established procedures/SOP to perform the functions of the job.
• Must understand data analysis applications. (i.e. inferential statistics and or the quality sciences)
• Preferred – Knowledge or documented training of Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, APQP, and SPC)
• Preferred – Knowledge or documented training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevatoror call 1-844-427-5461.