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SKF Group · 2 days ago

Quality Engineer

Sumter, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $84K/yr

3+ years exp

SKF Group is an industry-leading manufacturer focused on reducing friction and driving industries that support everyday life. The Quality Engineer will provide leadership and support on assigned programs and projects to ensure products meet quality requirements, serving as a liaison between customers and vendors on quality-related issues.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware

Responsibilities

Reviews company and customer drawings, changes, inspections sheets, process procedures, test procedures, procurement documentation, quality manuals and inspection sheets ensuring company and customer quality requirements are met on assigned products, programs, and projects

Establish, lead and direct teams in root cause analysis and corrective action as required

Assists in the monitoring, maintaining of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for manufacturing operations as implemented and assist in the performance of various statistical analysis activities i.e. process capability studies, gauge R&R studies, Measurement System Analysis, etc

Provides technical support to assigned functional areas including visual aids, inspection sheets for final inspection and QAS in support of the Company’s Quality objectives

Supervises Quality Assurance Technicians as assigned

Provides guidance to Quality Assurance Technician, production supervision, channel lead persons, and operators on company quality requirements

Interacts with representatives from a variety of functional areas, including application/design engineering, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, channel supervision and production and inspection personnel relating to products and programs associated with Quality Assurance

Interfaces with customer quality and engineering representatives on a variety of quality related issues to include design review, advance quality planning, vendor reviews and engineering changes, as required

Documents Quality Assurance procedures and processes in accordance with applicable specification

Responsible for design and improvement of effective gauging systems to verify the product conformity

Perform contract review as assigned

Prepare, manage, track, and compile all associated prototype samples and documentation as per the customer’s requirements

Responsible for adjusting in-process sampling plans based on SPC and customer concern information to ensure improved compliance to specifications

Designs and maintains quality control documentation, forms, and inspection sheets

Monitor channel quality performance EOL rejects, scrap and TER’s to drive continuous improvement using six sigma methodology

Responsible for tracking timely and effective response on customer concerns (RMA’s / TER’s, etc.) for production channel they are assigned

Conducts a variety of audits including but not limited to: QT-13, Channel Risk Assessment (CRA) audits, vendor, internal audits, process audits and product audits in support of the plant annual internal audit schedule

Qualification

Geometric tolerancingStatistical methodsGaugingCalibrationStatistical Process ControlQuality Assurance proceduresMS Office SuiteLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical equivalent

Three to five years of related experience in a manufacturing/metal removal environment

Extensive knowledge of geometric tolerancing (ANSI-Y14.5)

Experience with gauging and calibration

Experience with statistical methods and analysis

Ability to effectively work in an environment requiring considerable independent judgment, analysis, creativity, pragmatism, and self-motivation

Ability to effectively operate with considerable latitude for non-reviewed actions and decision making and accountability for outcomes

Self-starter with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

High degree of computer literacy

Fully fluent in the use of MS Office Suite

Benefits

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment.

Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD.

Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.