Quality Engineer

Company: Digital Dynamics
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a quality engineer to monitor and improve the quality of both our internal operations and key strategic partners. The quality engineer is an individual contributor who will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers. The quality engineer's responsibilities include designing quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. You will also work with managers and supervisors to implement quality measures. A successful quality engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards.In addition to internal responsibilities, the Quality Engineer works with suppliers to manage and improve their processes, drive operational excellence in supply chain operations, and participate in continuous improvement programs. In this role, you will work for the Quality Manager to manage the return of defective parts and work with suppliers on corrective actions. You will visit key suppliers to review the quality factors of their performance, promote successful resolution, and manage the continuous improvement activities between DDI and the suppliers. You will monitor the quality performance of suppliers and report quality metrics to DDI management. Finally, you will ensure that suppliers meet our industry-specific processes, standards, and objectives for material and process management, on-time delivery and out-of-box quality.Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing quality standards.
• Developing and implementing quality control systems.
• Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
• Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
• Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
• Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues.
• Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
• Defining and monitoring supplier performance metrics.
• Evaluating and reporting on supplier performance.
• Identifying risks associated with the selected supplier base.
• Participating in cost reduction efforts.
• Creating presentations and process flow charts to support continuous process improvement programs.
• Working with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex problems to ensure on-time delivery of critical material.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends.Attributes:
  • Team player, comfortable working with all levels of the organization.
  • Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professionalism are necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables.
  • Ability to identify and drive closure to quality issues internally and at suppliers.
  • Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of successful resolution.
  • Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Experience and Skills:
    • Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within high tech.
    • Proficiency in statistical tools is a mandatory requirement; Minitab, WinSCP, JMP.
    • Significant experience driving quality improvements both internally and at suppliers.
    • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers is a plus.
    • Direct experience in the Semi industry is a plus.
    • ASQ certification is preferred.
    • Value Stream Mapping skills are preferred. Proficiency in Visio is a plus.
    • Proficient in 8D reporting.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and leading a cross-functional team to a solution.
    • Proficient in performing SPC, capability studies, running charts, and Gage R&R.
    • Proficient in qualifying assembly and test processes.Education:
      • Minimum Education: Technical Degree (STEM) is a mandatory requirement.
      • Preferred Education: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Degree (BS/MS).DDI is committed to diversity in its workforce, including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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