Position Title: Quality Engineer FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Engineering Manager
When you Join our world class Cordage (rope) manufacturing company you’ll enter a world where rope solutions go far beyond our primary markets of Utilities, Arborists, Heavy Lift, Mining and Commercial Marine. Applications for our products are as far reaching as space and space exploration; bringing internet to remote populations throughout the world; supporting the research and detection of Tsunamis; and aiding in the study and detection of neutrinos 1 mile under the Earth’s crust! If all that doesn’t grab your imagination, think entertainment applications (Indiana Jones) and Cirque du Soleil. Your work will be ensuring our end users get the quality solutions they know they can depend on Yale to produce!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Yale’s diverse product range requires a finely attuned Quality Management System (QMS), lead by an individual with attention to detail and a willingness and excitement for working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading Yale’s QMS by means of structured problem solving, implementation of comprehensive testing programs, root cause analysis and corrective action, and use of statistical methods and critical reasoning. The Quality Engineer will use these methods to identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. They will make recommendations to the management team that will result in higher productivity and throughput, and reduced overall scrap rate, while reducing cost. You can learn more about Yale and it's products by visiting these links: https://youtu.be/BhT8tAkzeXQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6KprsstMb8
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Manage and sustain a quality assurance, routine production testing program
- Improve product yield and reduce scrap rate by implementing statistical quality control initiatives
- Provide root cause analyses and technical reports on RMA materials
- Lead and provide input to risk assessment activities such as FMEA
- Operate laboratory testing equipment
- Write technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations
- Assist in creation of publishable research findings in the form of abstracts, papers, and technical reports
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelors of Science in an Engineering Field from an ABET accredited program or Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Textiles Engineering
- 3–5 years experience in a manufacturing environment ideal
- Strong technical writing and written communication skills
- Familiarity with ASQ Z1.4 & Z1.9 preferred
- Programming experience (Python, Matlab, or similar) preferred
- Proven ability to conduct FMEA, root cause analysis, regression analysis etc.
- Previous experience in textile and ISO/ASQ 9001 environments is helpful
- Previous experience with or ability to learn ERP software
- Experience with Microsoft 365
- Travel between Maine and North Carolina locations is required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
One Test Technician
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, stand, bend, lift, pull, walk, daily. Full hand and finger dexterity, with ability to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the manufacturing plant may be loud, in some areas hearing protection is required.
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants.
Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.
All successful candidates must be able to provide proof of lawful work authorization in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- manufacturing environment: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
