Columbus McKinnon

Senior, Quality Engineer

Columbus McKinnon • $75K — $95K *
Chattanooga, TN 37421In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Quality or Industrial preferred) or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a similar role.
  • Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with machine shops or fabrication.
  • Knowledge of metrology, statistical methods, and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and maintain quality assurance objectives while coordinating with production procedures.
  • Devise sampling procedures and develop forms for quality data evaluation and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Material/Purchasing Departments to ensure supplier quality.
  • Work with Staff Managers and Sales/Marketing to resolve customer satisfaction issues.
  • Organize training activities that promote product quality and reliability.
  • Act as a representative for ISO 9001-2015 compliance alongside the Quality Manager.
  • Lead risk assessments related to product and process quality.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental involvement.
  • Engagement in key quality initiatives that shape product reliability.
  • Exposure to advanced quality control methodologies and practices.
  • Possibility to influence product quality and organizational standards.
Full Job Description
Job Summary/Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer assists in the development and operation of quality control systems using the application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures. They possess the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. They should understand human factors and motivation, quality cost concepts and techniques, and have the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with the Manager of QA to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
  • Devises sampling procedures, and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data consistent with company policies and procedures.
  • Works with Materials/Purchasing Department to assure acceptable supplier quality and delivery.
  • Works with Staff Managers and Sales/Marketing to assess customer satisfaction and address/resolve issues.
  • Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
  • In conjunction with the Quality Manager, serves as a representative & directs ISO 9001-2015 (ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994)
  • Lead product and process risk assessment
  • Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plan development
  • Ability to work with team to gather information to write Validation Protocols, Final Reports, Master Plans for Process Validation and Product Qualifications
  • Conduct data collection, data analysis, and trending
  • Assist and/or lead in thorough investigations of quality issues and effective corrective and/or preventative action
  • Lead product scale-up for process capability and statistical relevancy
  • Expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls, design verification and validation activities; production and process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management; product quality improvement and root cause analysis


Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Familiarity with production processes, standard mechanical, metallurgical and electrical test methods, SPC, ISO-9001-2015 requirements
  • Must possess a strong sense of urgency, teamwork, keen attention to detail, ability to plan, organize and multi-task


Required Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering (Quality or Industrial Preferred) or related field of study
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Quality management systems experience (ISO 9001:2015 Preferred)
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with a machine shop or fabrication


About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of material handling products, systems and services which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, actuators, rigging tools, light rail work stations, and digital power and motion control systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how.
Learn more about Columbus McKinnon
Size
3,224 employees
Market Cap
$906.9 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$8.7 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$652.8 million
NASDAQ
CMCO
* Ladders Estimates

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