Quality Engineer – APQP
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Job description
New Berlin Plastics is custom injection molder in Southeastern Wisconsin. We are family owned and have been in business since 1975! We are looking for people who want to put their talents to work, learn new skills, and grow their career with us. We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer – APQP to join our technical manufacturing group.
Job Summary
Serves as the primary point of contact for customers to ensure robust Advanced Product Quality Planning and is the project leader during the validation phase through production part approval. Provides technical leadership and training for both internal and external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
New Product Launch
- Lead the engineering, quality, and manufacturing/process team members in the development of advanced product quality planning.
- Manage the launch process during the process/product validation phase through production part approval.
Technical Leadership and Training
- Lead the organization in quality-related training and process development to meet NBP product and process quality standards.
- Serve as an internal auditor for the plant quality systems.
Customer and Stakeholder Support
- Actively work with team members to improve company cost of quality and other key performance metrics.
- Review engineering change proposals and implement the appropriate controls to meet requirements.
- Support the CAPA Engineer with the implementation of corrective and preventive actions through root cause analysis as needed.
- Maintain quality information databases as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Training/Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or relevant training and/or equivalent experience.
5 years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment.
ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) a plus.
Job Skills Requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office and statistical packages.
Ability to effectively present technical information.
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Quality Management principles.
Ability to participate in a team environment.
Positive, self-motivated, team player willing to work hard to support and accomplish company objectives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
New Berlin Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
