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Gentex Corporation lists this Quality Engineer opportunity in simpson, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description:
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Quality Engineer is to utilize quality methodologies and analytical techniques to monitor the performance of Gentex product, purchased goods, and processes, and to focus on continual improvement efforts associated with each. Additionally, the QE shall provide support for the Quality Management System (QMS) as required by ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Support, develop. and maintain key elements of the QMS
· Collect/analyze/execute QMS data
· Participate in Internal QMS audits
· Participate in Continuous Improvement teams
· Participate and/or lead root cause analysis & corrective action teams
· Define & document acceptance criteria
· Work with supply chain and evaluate & measure supplier performance
· Interpret customer and internal quality requirements and develop quality plans to ensure conformance
· Represent Quality in the New Product Development Process as required
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):
The QE must possess a BS degree in a technical discipline. Certification to a Quality discipline is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum three years of previous experience in quality concepts, metrics and problem solving methodologies; including supplier quality, manufacturing quality, internal auditing, SPC, Root Cause analysis, and COPQ reduction
· Working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite in the generation of professional documents and reports. Use of Minitab or equivalent statistical software packages a must.
· Lean/six-sigma experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Fundamental understanding of Continuous Improvement techniques
· Basic knowledge in metrology techniques and outputs
· Good oral & written communication skills
· Team focused with the ability to participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams
· Familiarity with basic Quality Management System standards such as ISO 9001 or AS 9100
· Basic knowledge with Process Control tools, and statistical techniques
POSITION SUPERVISES:
Individual contributor, no direct reports.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Job requires regular contact with nearly every functional element within the company including MFG, MFG Planning, Quality Control, Test Lab, Engineering, Purchasing, Production Operations, and Warehousing. Occasional interface with customers required if quality complaints arise. Contact with vendors will be required for continual quality monitoring.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; manual dexterity to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works majority of the day in a climate controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.
TRAVEL:
Limited travel required
LOCATION: Gentex's Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, recreate, meet people, raise a family and live!
Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.
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