Davies Molding LLC, a Pettibone company, has been a leading supplier of standard knobs, handles, cases and custom plastic components since 1933. The company has an extensive range of molds and utilizes multiple plastic types that gives its customers the widest selection of styles and mountings available. With over 400 products and 9,000 variations in size, shape, color and molded-in metal inserts, Davies supplies top-quality parts engineered to meet virtually any requirement. The once small plastic molding company that stood in downtown Chicago is now the largest manufacturer of plastic knobs and handles in the world today.
Job DescriptionPrimary Responsibilities- Ensures compliance with quality management system such as ISO-9001.
- Organizing plant quality auditing activities.
- Organize plant calibration activities.
- Closely work with internal customers to drive continuous improvement.
- Review internal and external (RGA's) non-conformances.
- Work closely with inspection team members to uplift inspection skill set.
- Issue/Respond to Internal/External Corrective actions (8D's) requests as required.
- Maintain product certifications for Specialty Products as assigned.
- Develop PPAP's, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams and PFMEA.
- Perform capability studies on process as requested - CpK, PpK.
- Create standard work instructions and quality profiles for manufacturing, engineering, & quality of parts & special manufacturing processes.
- Supports product development.
- Assist with detail of engineering notes & work to the manufacturing floor.
- Assist with quality training of inspectors, operators, supervisors.
- Review prints, material specifications, & standards, & assist maintaining of latest revisions.
- Analyze data to identify trends in product quality.
- Less than 5% travel may be required.
Salary Range $85,000 -$100,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)
Education- A Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent discipline is required with a minimum of 4 years quality engineering experience working in an ISO/TS certified company.
Skills & Relevant Work Experience- 4 years quality engineering experience working in ISO/TS certified facility.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management systems, Kaizen, DOE, FMEA and other best practice protocols is preferred.
- Superior organizational, analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking, written and verbal communications skills.
- Good negotiation, conflict resolution, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.
- Must be able to perform as a team leader and team player.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project software.
- Basic knowledge of operating measurement equipment (CMM preferred).
- Knowledge of Keyence 3D Scanning equipment.
