10 QA-Quality Engineer jobs

Company Description For almost 20 years Electro Static Technology, an ITW company, has produced the patented AEGIS Shaft Grounding Ring (SGR) technology used in millions of motors around the world to protect motor bearings from electrical discharge. Our dedication to providing an effective and lasting solution that prevents electrical bearing damage, motor failure, and expensive downtime has led us to be adopted by most variable frequency drive (VFD) sourced motor users in manufacturing, HVAC, transportation, energy, water treatment, electric vehicles and other commercial and industrial applications. AEGIS SGRs are included by many motor OEMs or can be applied to existing motors.  A Made in the USA product, AEGIS SGRs, PRO Rings, and uKits are manufactured in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Job Description Electro Static Technology is hiring a  Quality Engineer  to support our Electric Vehicle customers. The  EV Quality Engineer  will work closely with our automotive customers, sales, manufacturing, and engineering teams to proactively drive continuous improvement efforts to our Quality Management System. Key responsibilities include driving PPAP processes, preventive and corrective actions, implementing and adhering to Quality Management System Standards, ensuring timely responses, and customer satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Independently lead, coordinate, and assure the successful submission of PPAPs and related quality documentation to customers on time. Support driving Corrective Actions to conclusion including completion of internal documentation and customer related 8D reports. Ability to drive implementation of SPC at facility. Understanding of Cpk/Ppk required. Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to qualify new measurement systems necessary to support new projects using appropriate Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) techniques. Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Toolroom to gather data/documentation for customers and to resolve customer complaints and concerns using appropriate root cause analysis methodologies (5 Why, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.). Support EST’s readiness of internal and external audits including preparation and follow-up. Advocating as the "voice of the customer" seeking the highest quality expectations from the organization.  Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques, communicate and reinforce EST’s commitment to quality improvement efforts, as needed. Work with Manufacturing/Process engineer on process stability, capability studies, and towards reducing and controlling manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material and customer & supplier complaints) by following corrective action process steps. Coordinate pre-launch run at rate data collection. Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering. (Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial) CQE not required but preferred Exceptional mechanical aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of mechanical processes) Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead with influence and develop effective relationships with internal and external team members. Experience in the automotive quality preferred (IATF, APQP & PPAP) High level of comfort when working in ambiguous situations, with the ability to gather pieces of information and summarize them into meaningful statements and/or instructions. Project management experience Basic understanding of PFMEA Experience working with MS Office 365 products MeasureLink Core(ISO) Customer quality portals Additional Information ITW offers an extensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, an employer matched 401K, and so much more! We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@simco-ion.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.  As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.    

Company Description   ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $12.6 billion in 2020. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com. At ITW Drawform, you’ll support an operation that serves major tier suppliers within the automotive and industrial markets. We offer the opportunity to learn all facets of the business in a fun and purpose-driven environment. In addition to an awesome career path, we offer great compensation and competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, pay increases, company picnics, holiday parties and much more in a team environment.     Job Description   1.0 Position Objective: This position is responsible for advancing the quality function within a new and growing organization.  The succesful candidate will need a proactive approach to quality control within our internal and supplier operations. Key responsibilities include driving APQP-PPAP processes, preventive actions, corrective actions, implementing and adhering to Quality Management System Standards, ensuring timely responses, and assuring customer satisfaction.   2.0 Essential Functions Independently lead, coordinate and assure the successful submission of PPAPs for evolving products and processes on time, collaborating across the organization. Troubleshoot production processes in an effort to support improvement to existing manufacturing tooling, processes, methods, and procedures. Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) efforts. Update procedures, PFMEA, and control plans as necessary. Proactively visit the customer & supplier, review assembly operations, and talk to line employees to improve business relationships and solicit input for improvements at ITW Drawform. Responsible for reducing and controlling manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material and customer & supplier complaints) by leading efforts/teams focused on identifying the primary root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Perform project-based work, as assigned or directed, on improving quality and reducing scrap or defects. Report on status of quality, customer & supplier relations, and projects as requested. Comply with ITW policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices. Perform other duties as assigned or directed.     Qualifications   3.0 Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Engineering required. Quality Engineer Certification preferred. Minimum of 5 years working in assembly or automotive manufacturing environment. GD&T, blueprint reading proficiency required  Minitab experience required Experience in Dimensional Metrology, Micrometers, Gages, CMM preferred Familiarity with AIAG standards High level of comfort when working in ambiguous situations, with the ability to gather pieces of information and summarize them into meaningful statements and/or instructions. Familiarity with a variety of quality, manufacturing and engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. Ability to make decisions based on experience to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks in a very flexible environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead with influence. Travel up to 10% Must be authorized to work in the United States     Additional Information   All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.   ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.  As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Description   Texwipe, an ITW Company,  is  the worldwide leader in contamination control supplies & critical cleaning products.  For over 50 years, Texwipe has been committed to manufacturing products such as cleanroom wipers, swabs, and stationery, sterile products, adhesive mats, and so much more! We are consistently growing and looking to add team members to our dynamic environment who are looking to make a global impact. Headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina, the company has a global presence with locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition, working for Texwipe means you will have a lasting impact on critical industries across the world.   The organization's commitment to  technology, innovation, & service excellence  provides the most consistent and highest quality products for its customers. As an employee, Texwipe also pledges to provide  fairness and transparency, fair and consistent treatment, & development opportunities.  Texwipe promises to be an organization that stands by its commitments to its customers and employees, thereby continuing to improve and grow into the future.    What can Texwipe offer you? See below! Robust training program and career development opportunities 3 - for 1 company gift match program 100% tuition reimbursement Multiple health plan options along with dental, vision, and life insurance.  FSA, HSA, and DCA options Wellness resources & discounted employee health premiums Employer-paid STD, LTD & AD&D benefits Paid parental leave 12 paid company holidays  401(K) plan with  generous  company match & so much more!     Job Description   The Quality Engineer maintains overall responsibility for supplier's controls and performance monitoring. The QE will also be responsible for the following:  Follows all ISO 9001 quality system requirements and plant safety systems. Works with all departments to develop, maintain and assure the quality system effectiveness. Responsible for the continued development, maintenance, and monitoring of the SPC system in Infinity. Update SOPs, Work Instructions, and Component Specifications in the TMS system. Dispositions nonconforming materials and maintains active control over all plant MRB areas. Responsible for the continued development and maintenance of the supplier system. Works with Texwipe Sales in managing customer interaction and audits. Provides detailed customer reports. Meets with customers/ suppliers for remote meetings after normal business hours and at their manufacturing and/or distribution sites. Hosts customer audits. Performs onsite supplier audits as required by the QMS. Performs data collection and analysis and issues quality reports to Management. Provides support and leadership to · Root Cause & Corrective action teams. · Continuous Improvement and 5S teams. Internal communication and employee development by: · Providing new employee onboarding training for compliance with the Quality Management System. · Ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization. Manages all safety initiatives for the department and participates in safety programs and improvement efforts throughout the NC/MTA sites Attend Company meetings as needed. Provide remote and on-site support at other business unit sites. Complete special projects as assigned. Perform all other duties assigned     Qualifications   Four-year degree in an Engineering discipline with experience in ISO systems and implementation, document control and statistical process control, or a combination of education and work-related experience. ASQ CQA/ CQE/ SSGB certifications are highly preferred. Computer literacy in spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation graphics. Knowledgeable in manufacturing methods, materials, and processes. Must be able to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail orientated, highly accurate, and dependable. Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks when there are multiple and conflicting demands. Must be able to meet deadlines. Present a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, managers, employees, and customers. Calculate advanced figures and amounts such as percentage, liquid standard concentration, sample size, and volume. Apply concepts of algebra, chemistry, physics, and geometry. Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to business and manufacturing situations. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Apply principles of logical and scientific thinking. See at 20” with or without corrective lenses. Frequently talk and hear to effectively communicate with all personnel. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, crawl, grasp, and reach throughout the duration of shift. Ability to occasionally lift, move, or transport up to 25lbs. Work a flexible work schedule. Must be able to travel 30% of the time.     Additional Information   It is not intended that this job description include all details of the work functions inherent in this position, nor does it give exclusive titles to every function described. The position incumbent will perform work equal or lower classification, as required, or directed, and perform work of high classification for training purposes, or as warranted by emergency circumstances. Texwipe is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.  As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.    

Company Description   ITW Description: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.   ITW, with approximately 14.1 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 57 countries that employ approximately 45,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 16,000 active patents. Business Description ITW North American Stamped Fastener Division, (NASF), serves the major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market.  The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies.  The annual revenue for the division is approximately $160M.  Locations include: Gallatin TN, Lexington KY & Naugatuck CT. The Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, NASF enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by: Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in N.A. Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide. Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.     Job Description   Position Summary The position will report to the quality manager and is responsible for meeting the expectations of ITW and its customers regarding Delivery and Quality of all products manufactured in their assigned Business Unit. Also, responsible for the implementation of corporate, division and plant quality procedures in a collaborative manner into their assigned business unit or commodity lines, will also assure the Business Unit team members are trained and adhere to the quality system procedures.   Key Responsibilities To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the level of the ITW leadership expectations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and other duties as assigned by manager: Ensures that all Quality related activities are carried out in a consistent and safe manner. Responsible to address any unsafe or non-environmentally friendly practices by any employee that is witnessed in any area on throughout the manufacturing floor or in the office areas. Owner of all customer responses and activities for the assigned commodity; this includes but is not limited to: Accessing customer specific web portals for data collection or reporting as required Visits to customer locations and or suppliers as required Coordinating of Customer returns of non-conforming product Coordination of containment, sort, and rework activities both internal & external that minimize costs and assure effectiveness Assuring customer issues and communications are timely and resolved expediently with robust corrective and preventive actions Maintaining and publishing specified customer and plant metrics Effectively supports and understands the ITW Product Development System (APQP-NPD) and overall launch responsibility. Responsible to complete on time all deliverables assigned to the Quality Engineer and support program Gate reviews. QE deliverables includes ownership for the PFMEA, Control Plan, Production Validation Plan (PVP), Process Capability Studies, Gage/Test Equipment planning, tryout, and qualification. Responsible for creating work instructions, responsible to control processes, PFMEA, control plans, gauge instructions, Inspection Instruction standard sheets. Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with production, suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrences of non‐conformances Participate on the internal audit teams ( TS16949, LPA, 5s) Help drive quality continuous improvement activities/processes to reach the “Zero Defect” mentality within the automotive industry.     Qualifications   Min 3 years’ experience in relevant manufacturing processes and automotive industry preferably tier 1 Successful experience within a Tier 1 or 2 Automotive Supplier manufacturing facility Advanced knowledge of Automotive OEM quality standards, systems, tools and processes Successful Product Launch / Production Start-up experience including documentation, testing, data collection, and reporting Experience supporting the APQP- PPAP process to successful conclusion. Working knowledge of ISO/TS16949 requirements Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent/relevant experience Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent is preferred Metallurgist certification or equivalent experience preferred. Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, SPC, Technical Drawings (GD&T) Strong problem-solving skills Critical Competencies for Success Excellent Communication Skills  – Maintains an open flow of two-way communication, exhibiting strong verbal, written and presentation skills, stating expectations clearly and being visible to all stakeholders.  Being a good listener is a critical success factor. Impeccable Integrity  – Embodies and practices unquestioned personal and business integrity.  Recognized as a highly credible team member.  Creates an environment of trust by acting with fairness and consistency, keeping commitments, and providing rationale for decisions. Team Player  – An aggressive, results-oriented individual who, at the same time, is the consummate team player who can effectively negotiate with others to achieve win-win outcomes.  He or she will be well respected by senior management, peers, and subordinates, and will be secure in his or her technical abilities.  Open Minded  – A resilient and committed leader with a flexible and open operating style; non-political and non-bureaucratic; someone with a natural and effective consultative approach who will gain the trust and respect of individuals at all levels.       Additional Information   Illinois Tool Works, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.  As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.