Quality Engineer - Utica, NY

JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is responsible for advancing initiatives to understand processes and to implement appropriate process controls ensuring that the quality of all Indium Corporation’s products meet customer requirements while supporting the growth, visions and values of Indium Corporation. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES): 

• Implement Quality Engineering activities with other functions to support quality objectives and QMS processes according to documented procedures 

• Partner with technical support engineers, manufacturing engineers and operations staff to meet quality objectives 

• Reduce process variation with DOE (Design of Experiments) and data analysis methods, implementing data driven corrective actions 

• Prepare and install process FMEA’s and control plans, incorporating the appropriate analysis and use of data based on findings from designed experiments 

• Prepare corrective actions using customer specified or 8D methodologies 

• Document procedures per ISO9001, IATF16949, and/or other relevant quality standards 

• Perform the development and preparation of Production Part Approval Process per customer requirements and industry standards 

• Support company facilities with quality testing, planning processes and product validations 

• Study, recommend and modify manufacturing processes with the objective of reducing operating expenses and improve yields 

• Operate computer programs and statistical software to analyze data, report results, and draw data-driven concIusions 

• Investigate, identify, recommend, install and maintain quality test equipment 

• Monitor and maintain quality metrics 

• Collaborate with other quality department staff 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver timely results 

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-based technical discipline 

• 2 years work experience in a technical position preferred 

• Knowledge of SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies 

• ASQ Quality Engineer or Advanced Six Sigma Certification and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred 

• Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of DOE, SPC and data analysis 

• Advanced math skills 

• Proven ability to develop and implement testing methods with an emphasis on documenting detailed procedures 

• Ability to support internal and external customers regarding requests for technical assistance, quality inquiries and product testing