Quality Engineer

Job Purpose:

The Quality Assurance Engineer develops and implements quality standards for manufacturing processes, including designing inspection methods and performing statistical analyses to ensure product reliability. This role also leads FMEA activities, manages the MRB process for product disposition, and conducts audits to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for manufacturing processes.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production components and assemblies.
• Design and/or specify inspection and test methods and equipment.
• Develop and implement quality assurance test and perform statistical analysis for development & production programs.
• Lead Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities enabling improvements in process control and capability.
• Initiate and sustain MRB (Material Review Board) process in support of appropriate product disposition.
• Perform internal and external audits
• Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• BS Engineering (BS ME, IE or Chem Eng preferred) *
• 3-5 years’ experience in quality/manufacturing industry using MRP/ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• 2-3 years’ experience in Supplier Quality Management preferred
• Experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Assurance Systems
• *7-10 years’ experience in engineering function can substitute for BS degree

Skills:

• Definition of fundamental product/process design and control plans
• Measurement and test methods supporting GD&T, metrology techniques
• Statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab) skills with strong attention to detail
• Quality system, process and product auditing
• Supplier Quality Management experience given preference
• MSOffice proficient (Excel, PowerPoint and Visio skills required)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) given preference.

Abilities

• Proven problem-solving skills in a teamwork setting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/drawings, CAD experiences a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Process Excellence certification experience preferred.
• This position requires the ability to meet established near‑vision and color‑vision standards necessary for accurate inspection and product disposition. Employees in this role must be able to distinguish relevant visual details and colors as required to perform inspection activities and verify product conformity

Working Conditions:

Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures.  Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, Travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.

Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc…