Quality Assurance Engineer
Munster AB

Job Info

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Quality Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Develop, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of process improvement efforts. The engineer will take a lead role in analyzing potential product and/or process improvements. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment working with and/or leading the team members, team leaders, management and support staff. Responsible for improving and maintaining the quality management system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of documented information and training to eliminate potential for product quality issues and meeting customer expectations.
• Assist in the development and ensure the adherence to documented information used to define and document the Quality Management System.
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing, personnel to ensure the final product meets specified customer requirements.
• Assist in ensuring all employees adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System.
• Responsible for improving and maintaining the quality systems as defined by the Munters Operations Quality Program
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Communicate interdepartmentally to resolve issues with focus on root cause analysis and implementing process corrections
• Work with Strategic/Tactical Sourcing and/or Materials to address vendor-related defects, working with vendors on solving problems to help reduce cost and improve reliability
• Improve and develop current testing processes and procedures with special respect to controls sequences and programming
• Responsible for tracking, analyzing and reporting trends and KPI's relating to product/process quality
• Lead facility based investigative actions into warranty issues and trends, product and customer complaints, and internal non-conformances. Compile and prepare data to determine root cause and preventive measures.
• Maintain documented information in quality system database
• Perform and/or lead process audits to assess compliance and capability
• Lead implementation of basic and advanced quality control tools

COMPETENCIES:

• Product Knowledge - Applies sound product knowledge together with a well-developed understanding of customers' processes to create or support the creation of new products which add value to the customers
• Operational Excellence - Applies knowledge of Total Cost Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Methods. Seeks continuous improvements to create added value to customers, ensures adherence to company quality systems and guidelines. Ensures tasks, projects and activities are delivered accurately and on time.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates quality mindset about quality systems and practices, applying this knowledge as a part of daily work routine. Understanding of standard requirements for quality systems, performance measuring and continuous improvement.
• Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a strong personal drive for success
• Organizational and time management skills are critical
• Must be willing and able to take the lead in the implementation of improvement actions

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BT Degree in Engineering
• Working knowledge of formal problem solving methods
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred
• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. HVAC/R a plus.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and problem solving
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Munters Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled

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