QUALITY ENGINEER

Quality Engineer Location Baltimore/Washington D.C. Job Category Engineering Division Intralox Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply product and process knowledge to define specifications, identify failure modes, perform root cause analysis, and drive risk mitigation and performance improvement.
• Use SPC and other statistical methods to analyze data, assess process capability, and ensure customer and internal quality requirements are met.
• Compile and analyze technical and process data to establish specifications, baselines, and control systems.
• Lead data-driven problem solving and Six Sigma-type improvement projects to reduce defects and waste while improving yield, quality, and throughput.
• Interpret engineering drawings, plans, and specifications to verify product and process requirements.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections; measure product dimensions, evaluate functionality, and verify conformance to specifications.
• Document inspection results, evaluate quality trends, and recommend production process improvements.
• Manage nonconforming material, lead MRB activities, and ensure timely issue resolution, including SQDC board actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, Production Control, and Supply Chain to resolve quality and production issues.
• Maintain internal quality systems related to incoming inspection, calibration, and material control and disposition.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and self-management; support business needs, including flexible schedules and overtime as required.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 year of hands-on experience with mechanical systems.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and sense of urgency to respond to issues.
• Knowledge of Quality Core Tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC)
• Ability to lift 45 pounds or greater.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Daily on-site support in manufacturing facility.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS Degree Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in a Quality related position in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in an equipment engineer-to-order (custom) manufacturing environment
• Possess an ASQ or equivalent certification
• Experience in a mass production inspection environment.
• Experience implementing SPC and/or six-sigma concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices for the Quality Assurance function in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality tools such as CMM or other measuring systems.
• Proven track record in problem solving and/or leading Projects
• Experience with Oracle and Smartsheet
• Ability to travel up to 20% Intralox's benefit program is a major part of an employee's total compensation from the company.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations. The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans Salary Range $62,700 to $156,400. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled #LI-AP1