Quality Engineer

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All Justrite Safety Group portfolio companies are united by deep safety knowledge, long experience, and a commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet.

Summary
We are looking for a Quality Engineer that is experienced, detail-oriented to join our growing team. This position will play a key role in overall success of our organization. This position reports to the Quality Manager but will be expected to work in a team environment with Engineering, Sales, Production, Accounting, Inventory Control and Safety. Oversees the product quality currently being manufactured on the production floor.

Responsibilities
* Will be required to compare production drawings to parts in production and advise on discrepancies/possible causes.
* Functional experience using common quality inspection tools to validate dimensions.
* Responsible for supporting the development of the Quality Assurance (QA) manual and other levels of documentation defining the QA system.
* Working with third party/state inspectors like FM/UL/TUV to ensure that Justrite maintain compliance to the required manufacturing standards.
* Creating and maintaining work instructions specifically for the quality processes.
* Help develop and maintain an active gage calibration system.
* Work with Customer Service to perform RCCA responses to selected customer complaints.
* Manage engineering deviations requests to support manufacturing along with helping identify and implement permanent solutions.
* Work on RCCA with supplier quality issues identified through the manufacturing process or sample submissions. This includes direct communication with Purchasing and the supplier.
* Review and approve Supplier PPAP submissions on new or revised purchased parts
* Initiate and manage requests for engineering changes to resolve quality issues.

Requirements
* 3-5 yrs. experience as a QE in a metal fabrication/welding manufacturing business required.
* Associates in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience required. Bachelor of Science Engineering preferred.
* Demonstrated experience in working within a formal quality system required.
* Functional experience with RCCA/A3/8D/etc methodologies to achieve continuous improvement.
* Experience developing preventative quality processes within a lean mfg. environment.
* Strong sense of curiosity with a proactive entrepreneurial mindset.
* Strong in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Power BI experience would be considered a plus.
* Strong communication skills from the shop floor to upper management.
* Ability to work in noisy environments with hearing protection
* ERP system experience preferred.
* Ability to work individually or as part of a team
* Diligently follow safe work practices for yourself and team members at all time
* Ability to work in both a manufacturing office and shop floor environment daily.
* Wear all required PPE including: steel toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits:
We offer excellent comprehensive benefits that include:
* Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
* Health Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
* Paid time off including vacation & personal time
* 401K - with company match. Both pretax and Roth options available
* Company paid Short Term Disability
* Company paid Long Term Disability
* Company paid Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Wellness Program