Quality Engineer

Vaco
$63,000.00 - $70,000.00 / yr
United States, Tennessee, Covington
Jan 08, 2025
Our client has an immediate need for a Quality Engineer in Covington TN. The Quality Engineer is responsible to ensure customer requirements are planned and implemented during the manufacturing, inspection, and launching of products. The Quality Engineer works closely with Customers, Operations, and Engineering to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend/implement solutions that improve product quality and production efficiency. The Quality Engineer focuses on identifying trends that adversely affect the quality of products, driving timely and sustainable improvements through the effective application of problem-solving methodologies. Responsibilities: Establish and maintain documented quality policies and procedures that follow ISO. Monitor the quality system and report on circumstances that influence quality performance. Provide assistance to manufacturing in training and problem solving. Assist customers with technical questions and inquiries. Manage inspection efforts and communicate product discrepancies. Oversee customer returns and claims Analyze returned products and recommend corrective action Work with the team to control returns by providing customer feedback Plan, prioritize, and handle multiple projects effectively Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation Devise sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data. Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility. Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability. Sense of urgency and accuracy, with strong communication skills, both verbal and written Requirements: A minimum of a four-year engineering degree or 6 years of experience in QC engineering role Advanced knowledge of ISO High level of experience and proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Products Must possess strong leadership, organizational and communications skills at all levels. High level of experience and proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Products as well as statistical analysis packages utilized by QC professionals Occasional travel may be required Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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