Quality Engineer, Denver

Quality Engineer

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If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that our products are manufactured according to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer requirements. standards and that all customer requirements are met. This includes conducting audits, leading efforts in resolving customer complaints, and participating in the corrective action process. Other responsibilities include maintaining and reporting on quality process dashboards, creating inspection programs using vision systems, assisting with the PPAP/FAI process, supplier audits, and representation of quality interests in various meetings and teams.

REPORTING TO: Manager, Quality Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for understanding quality systems and works to ensure cross functional support of these quality systems.
Participates in cross functional teams in problem solving and process improvement for customer complaints; owns validation of implementation of corrective actions and gives timely feedback where required; tracks corrective actions to closure.
Works with the commercial team to understand and complete PPAP/FAI (Production Part Approval Process/First Article Inspection) as required by the customer.
Coordinates special work requests (SWRs) with production to create samples needed for PPAP/FAI, and completes sampling/testing as required. Works to ensure timely submittal as required by customer. Completes annual validations proactively.
Ensures timely response to all customer requests.
Owns process/inspection files for specified area and generates updates for the in-process inspection systems using a risk based approach. Monitors inspection status and SPC results to ensure product conformity and elevates issues to Quality Manager when identified.
Works on cross-functional teams to create control plans and PFMEA's for products and processes. Participates in regular reviews to assess existing control plans.
Participates in the MRB process for product., including dispositioning suspect or non-conforming product.
Participates in customer care meetings and develops plans to ensure customer satisfaction by identifying trends and initiating appropriate countermeasures.
Conducts process audits to ensure that operators are producing parts to specifications and following established procedures. Documents observations, presents findings and action items, and follows action items to completion.
Creates and documents standard work procedures and processes, visual aids, and quality alerts as required.
Creates and executes inspection programs (as well as training other personnel) using, vision system, and other inspection techniques to ensure incoming parts are to print specifications.
Participates in gauge studies for assigned value stream.
Actively models IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.

Demonstrated knowledge of statistical quality control.
Experience working with automotive customers and/or knowledge of automotive quality tools including but not limited to
- PPAP's,
- Advanced Part Quality Planning,
- FMEA's,
- Conducting RCCM using tools such as 8D, 5Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, etc.
- Experience conducting Gauge R&Rs
Experience with GD&T and measurement techniques.
Ability to create inspection programs working with vision systems (example - Keyence)
Experience auditing internal processes/suppliers to ISO9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 standards.
Demonstrated ability to perform internal calibration/verifications.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers as well customers/suppliers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the organizations production processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, mechanical or industrial preferred.
1-3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical, mental/visual and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Approximately 30-50% of the time will be spent on the floor.
Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.
Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs. Lifting could occasionally reach the company maximum of 65 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

50-60% of time is spent in a climate-controlled office and the other 40-50% of time is spent on the manufacturing floor.
Noise exposure is light to moderate.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Safety and Security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.
Operational Excellence: The individual is dedicated to providing organizational systems for measuring work. The individual seeks to reduce variances in organizational processes.
Interpersonal Skills: The individual remains open to other ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively with others, including superiors and colleagues. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
Problem Solving: The individual participates in the continuous improvement process by attending meetings and presenting problems and possible solutions to the appropriate personnel.
Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and written with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
Planning/Organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Quality Control: The individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors their own work to ensure quality. The individual delivers the highest quality products that meet the requirements of internal and external customers.
Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $65,700.00 - $98,500.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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