The primary role of the Quality Engineer is to serve as the primary driver within our ISO and Swagelok Quality Systems structure. Working with process owners, this position proactively measures business performance so that corrective and preventative actions address issues affecting the achievement of our quality objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist with First piece approvals
Review and assess supplier processes and documentation
Maintain successful relationships with Supply, Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory departments
Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
Manage supplier Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process and Nonconformance Material request (NCMR) process
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), resolve problems and manage Corrective Action Reporting
Manage Calibration Program
Support Quality technicians and engineers
Ensure supplier compliance to customer requirements for document submittal
Proactively prevent non-conforming products from reaching our Customers
Write process descriptions, assembly, and manufacturing instructions as needed
Train associates within own workgroup
Undertake special projects or duties as required to support Quality objectives
Typical Daily Tasks and resources
Attend and actively participate in Quality daily stand-up meetings and MRB meetings
Provide daily status of Quality actions to Production Control and Operations
Review and resolve Quality related problems
Review internal and external engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and Production Routings to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provide technical support to Customers and Suppliers
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S.) from a four-year College or University in an Engineering or Quality discipline,
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (or 2 years with a Master’s Degree in related discipline)
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Quality Tools & Techniques (preferred)
Document Control
Strict adherence to procedures
Statistical Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Ability to read, understand and critique Mechanical Drawings
Essential Values for Success at Swagelok Northern California
Respect
Innovation
Customer Focus
Integrity
Quality
Continuous Improvement
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Continually required to sit or stand
Occasionally required to move around an office, production or warehouse environment
Continually required to communicate with various stakeholders
Continually required to read and view a computer screen
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is typical of an office, production or warehouse setting.
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Full Medical (with Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts options)
Dental
Vision
401K (plus matching contributions)
Quarterly & Annual Bonus opportunities
About Swagelok Northern California
Swagelok Northern California’s vision is “to be our customers’ favorite story” and our mission is “Attract, Engage, and Amaze our customers”. We strive to make it easy for customers working with critical gas and liquid applications to do business. SNC services customers in Northern California and Northwest Nevada. For over 55 years our team of fluid-system experts, now more than 80 people, has been providing solutions that include design support, components, sub-assemblies, training, and supply chain management. The industries that we serve are Semiconductor, Petrochemical, Biopharmaceutical, Food, Dairy, Beverage, and Alternative Energy. The Semiconductor sector represents the largest portion of our business and depends on our most advanced product capabilities to enable their technology. They routinely ask us to become involved early in their product development efforts. In recent years, we have significantly expanded our efforts in the custom solutions area to meet customer needs. We offer life-altering technology and we’re experts and very passionate about helping our customers; especially where safety and performance are critical.
Swagelok Northern California was recogni...zed as a top employer in the Bay Area because it offers the unique combination of being a world-class company that serves its customers so well, while at the same time recognizing the importance of creating a fun and inclusive culture. We have amazing annual company events and on-going fun activities for all associates to take part in.
Check out what it's like to work with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoP7qZV2TvM&feature=emb_logo
