CI Quality Engineer I East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries - 3.5 Lyon Station, PA Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Employee assistance program Vision insurance Gym membership Opportunities for advancement Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Data analysis reporting Data reporting Project management experience in manufacturing Parts drawings Managing projects Microsoft Project Cross-functional communication Data analysis software Full Job Description Get to know East Penn!: East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise! At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are. Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams. East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview:

A Quality Engineer I is responsible for the collection and analysis of in process, test, and field data. The Quality Engineer I will help develop and maintain all companywide statistical quality control functions as well as support problem solving and continuous improvements efforts, as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and CI to identify potential quality problems. Gather and analyze data to investigate product quality issues, determine the root cause, and implement corrective actions to eliminate or reduce the cause. Assist in the development of flow charts, FMEA's, and control plans for all processes. Support short and long term process capability analysis and apply basic process control methods to various types of processes (IMR, XBAR-R) by using basic statistical methods to diagnose and solve problems. Support the audit process, quality systems initiatives, and COPQ. Conduct Warranty/Product Safety/Capability analysis and trending. Create compliance analysis, trending, and reporting. Perform basic MSA studies and prepare basic uncertainty budgets. Participate in cross functional problem solving and Six Sigma teams. Assist in developing and maintaining warranty, product safety, industrial statistics, trending, sampling, MSA, tolerancing, critical characteristics, and FMEA, policies and procedures. Perform other duties as required by quality management Responsible for producing a high quality product. Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices. Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering, scientific, statistics, or mathematics discipline, preferred Equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered Experience & Qualifications 1-4 Years Quality Engineering experience, preferred Prior quality assurance experience is required (comparable role such as Quality Control, Leader, Foreperson, Supervisor) Familiarity with: PFMEA, Control Plans, and Flow Charting AIAG requirements Basic types of control charts (IMR, X Bar R) Process capability and MSA theory Statistics (Descriptive, inferential, basic sample size calculations) and statistics software (using basic graphing and calculation functions) Microsoft Office (Using standard functions in Word, Power Point, Project, Excel, and Outlook)

Preferred:

Working knowledge of: Basic control charts (IMR, XbarR, SbarR) Process Capability (Basics of Cpk, Ppk) MSA studies Lean Manufacturing concepts (5s, Standard Work, VSM)

Skills & Competencies Required:

Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions (using data from simple data sets, and Fishbone, 5 why) Working knowledge of Project Management practices and tools to lead projects Ability to accurately document work instructions/lab reports, and communicate results Ability to read drawings and specifications Strong interpersonal skills; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Preferred:

Prior internal auditing experience

East Penn Benefits:

East Penn offers excellent benefits: Competitive compensation Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage 401K savings plan Annual bonus 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days Employee assistance programs Fitness Discounts Promotional opportunities Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company