Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine, and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion, and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency, and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana, and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

The Quality Engineer is a senior professional that is responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards, while also improving quality processes and reducing defects. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support product development.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that supplied materials and products comply with relevant quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
• Participate and/or lead in problem solving activities with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Product Support Engineering to identify cause of non-conformances and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Train and mentor other QEs in specific areas of expertise and experience related to core area of product knowledge.
• Work and develop cross-functional teams to meet company quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Develop and maintain QA work instructions, check sheets, and inspection instructions.
• Be able to develop, organize, and implement inspection and gage plans for new and/or improved processes.
• Perform process audits for manufacturing and inspection to ensure compliance for machining, assembly, and inspection are accurate and being followed.
• Validate and verify measurement techniques and data are sound, and reporting is accurate. CMM, Inspections, lab, etc.
• Perform capability studies and part layouts on the CMM and other measurement equipment to produce Initial Sample Inspection Reports for Engineers.
• Works co-operatively with shop personnel to identify and resolve any nonconforming issues that are evident.
• Prepares statistical information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Oversee and ensure good containment processes to limit risk, of non-conforming materials or processes.

The pay/level for this position will be commensurate with education & experience.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Management, Administrative or Engineering/Technical discipline required - with minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant Quality Assurance environment; Graduate degree with minimum 4 years' experience preferred.
• Minimum education and years of experience requirements are not to be used exclusive of other leveling factors. Substitution of additional relevant education and experience for stated qualifications may be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Machining and inspection of parts made from large aluminum castings
• 6 Sigma green belt, yellow belt, or black belt certification
• Knowledge of basic Statistical Process Control
• Familiarity with CMM function, and programming to validate data and dimensional reports.
• Skilled in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must have the ability to work in a team, be flexible, and self-starter, with the desire to solve any problem, and have ability to work in a startup-like environment
• Experienced with application of Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Experienced with statistic process analysis for sources of variation and determination of process capabilities.
• Familiar with Metrology techniques, measurement tools, data collection, and NDT methods.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate drawing and product specifications to others.
• Strong Problem Solving, Root Cause, and Corrective Action skills including tools.
• Utilize and teach good practice and verifications of Measurement techniques, MSA, Gage R&R.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced with 5S principals and lean concepts in manufacturing.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.