Description
The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving the business processes and increasing production/quality output. The Quality Engineer is also responsible for creating documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.
Responsibilities
- Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
- Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
- Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
- Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
- Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems
- Document results and findings after inspections are carried out
- Implement a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process
- Create and maintain processes for the Quality Management System
- Develop and maintain work instructions for production processes
- Create and maintain Control Plans, process FMEAs, Check Sheets
- Work within a cross-functional team to ensure quality standards are met
- Use 8-Step/5Why problem-solving techniques to correct quality issues and ensure continuous improvement
- Train and inform members across the company of quality processes and fundamental knowledge
- Complete and follow all process documentation required by the Quality Management System
- Analyze and provide KPI data to help the company reach goals
- Provide direction to support members in Quality Department (Auditors, Safe Launch, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years quality engineer experience preferred
- Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment required
- High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work efficiently in a team environment
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of quality engineering experience
- Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment
- High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
What We Do
Blue Star Plastics is a family-owned provider of custom thermoplastic injection molding and contract assembly services. Founded in 1984 and based in Lexington, Kentucky, the company specializes in precision components with tight tolerances and aesthetically pleasing, color-matched items, primarily catering to the automotive sector while serving various other industries including consumer electronics and industrial controls.
