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Job Description
Quality Engineer Employer Information:
Organization Name:
FourShare LLC dba
Stanford Manufacturing Website:
www.stanfordmanufacturing.
com Reports to:
Quality Assurance Manager Job Location:
3720 Stanford Way, Clemmons, NC 27012
Hours/Week:
40 hours /
Non-exempt Purpose:
As a Quality Engineer at Stanford Manufacturing, you will contribute to ensuring our products and services comply with customer and regulatory requirements before they reach the customer. This job is classified as a safety sensitive position. Attendance is an essential function of this role.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Quality Planning and Documentation:
Creation of Quality Plans, control plans, work instructions, and workmanship standards to guide manufacturing processes
PPAP and PFMEA:
Ensure timely delivery of PPAP packages, including PFMEA documentation, for new product launches
Continual Improvement:
Lead projects and assist in developing new processes and procedures aligned with customer requirements
Nonconforming Material:
Disposition nonconforming materials based on criticality and functional specifications
Corrective Actions:
Write investigation reports/CAPA and ensure internal and supplier quality corrective actions (8D's) meet required timing and format
Audits:
Participate in internal audits (ISO 9001) and support external audits as needed
Supplier Management:
Assist with setting supplier requirements and monitoring compliance
Training:
Provide guidance to inspectors, technicians, and operators on quality requirements
Measurement and Analysis:
Develop Measurement System Analysis (MSA) plans and apply statistical tools for process capability and calibration
Process Validation:
Support validation of injection molding processes to ensure they meet product specifications and customer requirements.
Mold Qualification:
Participate in mold qualification activities, including first article inspections and approval processes.
Material Control:
Ensure proper handling, storage, and control of raw materials (resins, additives) to prevent contamination or mix-ups.
Dimensional Inspection:
Conduct or oversee dimensional inspections of molded parts using tools like CMMs, optical comparators, or calipers.
Visual Inspection:
Develop and implement visual inspection criteria for molded parts, including defect identification and classification.
Process Monitoring:
Monitor and analyze process parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time) to ensure they remain within established control limits.
Capability Studies:
Conduct process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) to assess process performance and identify areas for improvement. Statistical Process Control (SPC): Implement and maintain SPC charts for critical process parameters and product characteristics. First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs): Generate FAIRs for new parts or significant process changes, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Failure Analysis:
Participate in failure analysis of defective parts, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
Tooling Maintenance Support:
Collaborate with maintenance teams on mold upkeep and troubleshooting to ensure tooling remains in good working condition.
Customer Complaint Handling:
Assist in investigating and responding to customer complaints related to quality issues.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., FDA regulations for food contact materials if applicable).
Training Development:
Contribute to developing and delivering quality-related training for production staff.
Continuous Improvement Projects:
Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving quality, reducing scrap, or enhancing process efficiency.
Documentation Control:
Ensure quality-related documents (procedures, work instructions) are controlled and up-to-date.
Supplier Quality Management:
Interface with suppliers (resin suppliers, mold makers) on quality matters. Advanced Quality Planning (APQP): Participate in APQP activities for new product introductions.
Risk Management:
Apply risk management techniques (like FMEA) to identify and mitigate quality risks.
Calibration Management:
Oversee calibration of quality inspection equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
Other Duties:
Occasionally work as a Quality Assurance Technician as needed and may be on call for other shifts
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; 3-5 years of quality experience preferred Must be able to read part drawings Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Proactive approach to problem-solving and quality improvement Keen eye for detail and results-driven approach Outstanding communication and collaboration skills Familiarity with quality control tools like calipers, micrometers, and CMM Knowledge of
ISO 9001
; AS9100 experience a plus
Physical Requirements:
To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, this employee is regularly required to stand and walk, have manual dexterity and reach with hands and arms. They must be able to give and follow written and verbal instructions. This employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Must be able to properly use calipers, micrometers, height gauge, comparator, gauge pins and CMM. The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment is generally noisy and dirty, and the employee regularly works around dust, oil, electrical devices and mechanically moving parts. Safety glasses are required while on the plant floor.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervision:
The Quality Engineer will be under the direct supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager. Requests for time off, calling in sick and any other concerns will be directed to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Hours:
This position is Non-Exempt Forty (40) hours of work are required per week.
