McWane, Inc.

Mining And Metals

QualityEngineer

$65–85k ~AI est. Trussville, Alabama, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Quality Engineer at McWane, Inc.. Skills: Quality management, Data analysis, Process improvement. Conduct root cause analysis of component failures. Analyze production and quality data”

What You'll Achieve.

Save lives; Uphold highest standards of quality; Ensure positive outcomes for company; Ensure positive outcomes for communities

Industry & Context.

Mining And Metals
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Exposure to hazardous materials, Work under stress, Ability to work long hours, Occasional overtime, Work in manufacturing environment, Exposure to environmental changes (heat/cold), Utilizing proper body mechanics, Occasionally required to climb or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice to Have

Previous experience in industrial manufacturing environment, quality department, or laboratory environment, Zero to five years of career experience, Experience with quality management methodologies: FMEA, SPC, PPAP, DMAIC, 8D, and 5-Why, Experience with Microsoft D365 or comparable ERP system, Proficiency with Power BI or similar data visualization/analytics tools, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification, Previous experience with regulatory compliance and 3rd party certification agencies, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

What You'll Do.

Conduct root cause analysis of component failures

Analyze production and quality data

Identify cost savings opportunities

Identify defect reduction opportunities

Direct Quality Lab employees

Lead departmental Continuous Improvement projects

Lead Lean Manufacturing Projects

Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Implement Corrective Actions for Customer issues

Facilitate Quality Compliance Audits

Facilitate 3rd Party certification audits

Maintain quality and safety standards

Enforce company policies

and work instructions

Analyze Material Review Processes

Analyze Control Plans

Analyze Process Flow Diagrams

Utilize analytical tools for performance analysis

Prepare quality performance reports

Prepare KPIs for management review

Establish product compliance requirements

Enforce product compliance requirements

Drive NCRs to closure

Communicate defects and quality findings

Ensure issues do not recur

Provide internal updates regarding issues

Support cost-reduction initiatives

Drive preventive actions

Drive systemic improvements

Eliminate future failures

Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

Collaborate with Design Engineering

Collaborate with Procurement

Collaborate with Operations

Collaborate with Production Planning

Resolve quality challenges

Confirm design criteria evaluation

Maintain detailed records of audits

Maintain detailed records of NCRs

Maintain detailed records of CARs

Maintain detailed records of corrective actions

Maintain detailed records of quality evaluations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Quality, Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering leadership; Design Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Production Planning

Communication Scope

Presenting findings; Driving accountability

Process & Methodology

PPAP, DMAIC, 8D

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