What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Yale Cordage?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Yale’s diverse product range requires a finely attuned Quality Management System (QMS), lead by an individual with attention to detail and a willingness and excitement for working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading Yale’s QMS by means of: structured problem solving, implementation of comprehensive testing programs, root cause analysis and corrective action, and use of statistical methods and critical reasoning. The Quality Engineer will use these methods to identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. They will make recommendations to the management team that will result in higher productivity and throughput, and reduced overall scrap rate, while reducing cost.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Manage and sustain a quality assurance, routine production testing program.
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Improve product yield and reduce scrap rate by implementing statistical quality control initiatives.
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Provide root cause analyses and technical reports on RMA materials and
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Lead and provide input to risk assessment activities such as FMEA.
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Operate laboratory testing equipment.
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Write technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
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Assist in creation of publishable research findings in the form of abstracts, papers, and technical reports.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE :
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Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Field from an ABET-accredited program or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Textiles Engineering
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3–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Strong technical writing and written communication skills
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Familiarity with ASQ Z1.4 & Z1.9 preferred.
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Programming experience (Python, Matlab, or similar) preferred.
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Proven ability to conduct FMEA, root cause analysis, regression analysis etc.
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Previous experience in textile and ISO/ASQ 9001 environments is helpful
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Previous experience with or ability to learn ERP software
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Experience with Microsoft 365.
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Travel between Maine and North Carolina locations is required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
One Test Technician
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, stand, bend, lift, pull, walk, daily. Full hand and finger dexterity, with ability to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the manufacturing plant may be loud, in some areas hearing protection is required.
Salary : $15 - $25