AZ Quality Engineer I

DESCRIPTION:

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving the execution of quality goals and objectives. Proactively drives actions to meet internal and external customer expectations for quality. Works cross-functionally to identify causes of potential product/process failures and drive corrective and preventative actions internally and/or with suppliers as needed. Uses sound audit techniques and statistical tools to identify high leverage continuous improvement projects to elevate the company Quality delivery to our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Capture internal quality performance data and provide linkage to process owners to drive improvement
• Ensure timely resolution of failures, and corrective and preventative actions
• Perform Internal Process Audits and develop quality plans and other process control procedures to ensure processes, work in progress and finished goods meet the specified quality standards
• Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes/procedures to determine best practices to meet or exceed our quality and ISO standards
• Lead continuous improvement activities (CIP, 6S, Kaizen) and root cause analysis/corrective actions to become Best-in Class
• Create and maintain company quality documentation and ensure that the ISO quality system is effectively established, implemented, and maintained
• Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes
• Read and interpret product drawings and internal/customer specifications to ensure quality requirements are being met
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Material Sciences
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing-related industry, semiconductor equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 3-5 years’ experience ASME 15.5 GD&T
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to construct and present information to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio

PREFERRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical knowledge of machining, specialized coatings and/or precision cleaning processes
• 8D root cause analysis, with corrective and preventive actions to respond to customer concerns
• Certified Quality Engineer or comparable desired (SSBB, SSGB, LSS)