Quality Engineer
Starting Pay $80k - $110K (based on experience)ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Manages the APQP activities for assigned customers and completes all forms and paperwork related to quality. Support preliminary reviews, design reviews, and customer meetings.
- Coordinate the completion and submission of PPAP packages in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- Participate in the development and upkeep of PFMEAs.
- Support on-site mold sampling approval process.
- Develop any needed inspection plans, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
- Responsible for reviewing customer requirements and incorporating them into the inspection plan.
- Define measuring equipment and technique to support inspection plans, which may include the development of special gauges.
- Define and implement any needed SPC requirements.
- Support the generation of quality documentation (work instructions, standard-operating-procedures, etc.).
- Responsible for supplier quality as it related to subcontractor services.
- Possible involvement with customer and 3rd party audits.
- For assigned customers, resolve customer quality issues using the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving.
- Work with manufacturing and support personnel (e.g. tool rooms, automation, engineering, sales) to care for customer needs.
- This job description does not contain every function / responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties / functions as assigned.
- All team members shall:
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
- Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
- Comply with safety regulations, wear prescribed personal protective equipment and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:The incumbent will:
- Usually stand / sit most of their workday.
- Occasionally walk, bend at waist, twist / turn, kneel, and crouch.
- Occasionally lift, push, pull, lift above & below waist, lift above shoulders between 10 to 30 lbs.
- Occasionally use finder/hand and squeezing movements.
- Frequently do keyboarding.
QUALIFICATIONS:- College degree in an engineering, plastics technology, or quality related discipline preferred.
- Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
- Must be familiar with AIAG standards, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and MSA.
- Experience in an ISO-9001, MedAccred, and/or IATF 16949 quality environment.
- Knowledge of the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving and related tools (i.e. PDCA, DMAIC).
- Strong computer proficiency in office related applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
- Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Knowledge in statistical methods.
- Able to accommodate light travel.
Benefits:- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
- Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
- Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
- Short term and Long-term Disability
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)
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