Quality Engineer

Job description

Job Description Summary

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control.
·  Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
·  Support, develop, create Quality work instructions and supporting QMS documentation such as quality equipment procedures, tool calibration, inspections, testing, etc.
·  Provide area leadership for all quality topics, including timely dispositions of non-conformances, QMS (Quality Management System) compliance including internal audits, and achieving cell goals for quality metrics.
·  Interpret engineering drawings and specifications against physical parts to investigate non-conformances and effectively document / communicate findings.
·  Analyze internal and external quality data to identify high impact and recurring defect modes to drive meaningful corrective actions.
·  Determine root cause of non-conformances and implement corrective actions both internally and externally.
·  Coordinate with the global Supplier Quality Organization to improve the quality of raw materials, qualify new vendors, and assist in process changes and/or new product development.
·  Maintain familiarity with manufacturing processes and practices in order to continuously improve manufacturing quality.
·  Support goals for continuous improvement through Six Sigma and Lean methodology, and by coaching Kaizen project ideas generated by technicians.
·  Prepare and present quality data to plant leadership, including progress towards quality targets, current challenges, and corrective actions.
·  A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team.
·  For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE.
·  Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.
·  Experience in Quality (manufacturing).
·  Fluent in Portuguese and English.

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment.
·  Demonstrated ability to solve technical issues and implement solutions that account for ergonomic, quality and cost considerations.
·  Experience with heavy industrial assembly processes involving overhead cranes.
·  Six Sigma Green Belt Certified or equivalent Quality certification.
·  Strong mechanical and/or electrical design ability.
·  Ability to manage priorities and achieve results.
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes