Quality/production engineer

Quality/Production Engineer

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Efficiency:

  • Monitor and analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cycle time, and material utilization.

  • Lean Manufacturing principles

  • Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling to enhance production capabilities and product quality.

  • Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure machine uptime and performance.

• Quality Assurance & Control:

  • Establish, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and inspection plans for raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods.

  • e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP

  • root cause analysis

  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret production and quality data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

  • e.g., Defect Rate, First Pass Yield

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:

  • Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and machine issues.

  • Lead problem-solving sessions to address recurring operational or quality bottlenecks.

• Documentation & Training:

  • SOPs

  • Train production personnel on new processes, quality standards, and equipment operation.

• Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

  • Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement projects

  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)