Quality Engineer

Company Description

Tigre Group is the South American leader in PVC building materials (pipes, fittings, and valves). Originally incorporated in Brazil, Tigre Group has expanded to more than 12 countries including more than two dozen factories located throughout North and South America. Tigre USA, Inc., incorporated in 2006, represses the North American base of operations for Tigre Group.

The brand represents a high quality, exceptional customer service, and innovation everywhere Grupo Tigre is present.

Summary

Quality lab coordinator manages the quality lab and gives direction/guidance to technicians under the supervisor of the quality manager. He/she inspects, measures, and provides analysis used to determine if manufactured products or goods meet quality standards. He/she is also responsible for isolating non-conforming products or materials, documenting, and communicating non-conformances to management and technicians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gather relevant data and produce quality reports as directed by the quality manager
• Enforce and follow all quality system policies and procedures
• Document all audit findings and communicate any non-conformances immediately to the appropriate staff
• Read blueprints and interpret complex 2D drawings
• Read geometric dimensions and tolerance characteristics and symbols based on ANSI/ASME practices
• Verify all measuring equipment meets calibration standards and notify the Lead Quality Technician of any equipment requiring calibration
• Provide basic quality training to quality technicians, machine operators and other production personnel to ensure that inspection activities comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system
• Assist quality manager with quality issues identified by customers; lead initiatives in corrective/ preventative action programs
• Work with manufacturing staff to solve quality related problems
• Participate in all continuous improvement efforts in all aspects of quality
• Perform incoming inspection of materials and components as needed
• Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization
• Work with the quality manager to develop a plan for the quality lab
• Effectively interacts with Production teams to ensure the production of quality products
• Ensures compliance with national and international standards and legislation
• Considers the application of environmental and health and safety standards
• Establishes clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply
• Defines quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff
• Creates and maintains controls and documentation procedures
• Monitors product performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports
• Collates and analyzes product performance data and charts against defined parameters
• Ensures tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary
• Supervises quality technicians in carrying out tests and checks
• Works as a backup for a quality technician
• Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Position Specifications and Requirements

• Two years of on-the-job experience in the mechanical inspection or a related quality function in the plastics industry
• A high-school diploma or GED is required
• Basic proficiency with MS Office applications, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access preferred
• Ability to work without direct supervision and the work ethic to consistently complete tasks in a timely manner
• Basic knowledge of quality terms, definitions, and concepts
• Understands basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data, and how to recognize out-of-control conditions when required
• Basic understanding of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and the team concept for continuous improvement
• Significant experience with various types of measurement and measurement terminology
• Must be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques
• Ability to identify/recognize inspection errors and initiate resolution
• Understand the concept of calibration and/or experience with gauge R&R
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor characteristics
• Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine the sample size for lots; pull random samples
• Knowledge of general testing methods is required and knowledge of testing methods within injection molding or NSF/ASTM standards is preferred
• Ability to identify and report nonconforming material
• Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration).
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and performing measurement conversions; excellent cognitive skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

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