Sr. Quality Engineer

Company: PFI
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our growing team! Precision Fluorocarbon Inc. is a leading manufacturer of custom plastic components, specializing in compression molded PTFE, thermally formed PTFE diaphragms, custom, and machined plastic components. PFI produces consistently precise and uniform plastic products for a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, motorsports, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, pump, semiconductor, and valve. PFI has extensive knowledge and experience working with various types of plastics, ensuring the highest quality and customization for their customers. - No phone calls or recruiters please.JOB SUMMARYAs the Sr Quality Engineer you will function as the owner for overall quality management for the Molding and Machining processes. You will ensuring products meet quality standards required to minimize costs and ensure customer satisfaction whilst adhearing to all procedures and processes. Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. You will be responsible for identifying, addressing, and resolving quality issues to ensure zero impact to the customer. Support new product introductions to ensure the reliability of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement the best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide continuous improvements in achieving all customer requirements. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Responsible for multiple quality projects requiring effective solutions where results are crucial to successful completion of projects. Work is conducted independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management. Role and Responsibilities

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier, customer, and customer returns).
• Lead and perform root cause analysis and investigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
• Carry out system, product, and process auditing.
• Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
• Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs) including scrap monitoring, rework levels, parts per million (PPM) figures.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO 9001)
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Assist with training in quality awareness and tools.
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.
• Participate in the development and refinement of Process FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Manage and coordinate customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators.
• Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality.
• Drive quality improvement using quality tools and quality management systems to identify improvement needs, work with a cross functional team to drive execution of key quality initiatives. Achieve goals within budget.
• Create, revise, and/or review procedures, work instructions, and forms related to quality management system.
• Review dispositions of nonconforming material with the MRB and assign appropriate coding to each nonconformance.
• Must comply with internal policies and procedures as well as the rules and regulations mandated under the following quality and governmental standards: ISO 9000 and ITARQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Years of experience: Minimum 7 years' experience in manufacturing quality environment, including experience with ISO quality procedures.
  • Process knowledge: Manufacturing processes, particularly molding and machining process, Metrology and GD&D; PTFE experience is a plus.
  • QMS experience: ISO 9001 requirements; Experience in PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and MSA is a plus.
  • Problem Solving experience: Strong 8D root-cause analysis knowledge. Six-Sigma experience is preferred.
  • Auditing experience: Quality system elements, process audits, possession of auditor certification a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
  • Communication: High communication skill on the shop floor and with customers.
  • Must possess basic personal computer skills including Microsoft Office products, and knowledge of QMS data software systems and ERP/MRP systems.
  • Strong team working skill.We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:--- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits--- Company paid Life--- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD/LTD--- 401(k) plan with Company matchEvantic/PFI is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PI5d508e60d175-31181-34169333

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