Quality Engineer at Matthews International in Aurora, Indiana

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer collects and analyzes data, performs root-cause analysis and problem-solving, and implements procedures to ensure quality control and quality assurance of production.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.


• Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.


• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Performs product, process, and standard work / procedure audits to insure understanding and compliance to requirements.


• Initiates corrective actions based on data analysis. This includes initiation of Supplier Corrective Action Requests.


• Participates in Corrective Action Team using tools such as Cause and Effect Diagrams, Scatter Diagrams, Check Sheets, and a sound problem-solving technique.


• Plans and performs the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.


• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.


• Makes recommendations as to whether to accept a product or continue business with a vendor based on review.


• Reviews all data obtained during quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.


• Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.


• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation. Plays lead role in coordinating plant quality initiatives; often required to influence members of peer group and non-direct reporting functions.


• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.


• Investigates and adjusts to customer complaints regarding quality. Provides professional and technical assistance to customers with respect to quality issues and customer satisfaction opportunities.


• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field


• 6+ years progressive quality assurance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.


• Demonstrates knowledge of ISO and LeanSigma tools and techniques preferred.


• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications


• Strong analytical, prioritization, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)


• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts


• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients


• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.


• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management


• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.


• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.


• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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Matthews Memorializationis a leader in thememorializationindustry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, ourEnvironmental Solutionsis focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems.Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

http://matw.com/memorialization/

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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