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CIRCOR International, Inc. • Tampa, Florida, United States
Role & seniority: Sr. Quality Engineer (Senior level) at Leslie Controls, Inc.
Location & work type: Tampa, FL; on-site (U.S. citizen; EEO employer)
Stack/tools: Quality tools (Six Sigma: Green/Black Belt, DMAIC, FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Pareto, fault tree, Bayesian methods); SPC/DOE; control plans; PPAP; GD&T; metrology and automated measurement; Quality systems audits; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Drive process capability improvements and variation reduction; lead root-cause analyses and CAPAs
Represent quality on NPI teams; manage manufacturing process qualification and supplier quality development
Develop/validate control plans, FMEAs, and audit plans; support product/process certifications and quality system audits
BS in Engineering with 7+ years quality experience (or 15+ years in quality systems in manufacturing, supplier quality focus)
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and technical writing; proficient with statistical/quality tools; GD&T and metrology expertise
Experience with PPAP, CP, FMEA, control plans, and LEAN/Six Sigma methods
Lean manufacturing in high-mix/low-volume environments; green/black belt certification
Experience in NPI, contract reviews, and teardown/verification activities
Project management and experience with supplier quality development programs
Sr Quality Engineer
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc
LOCATION: Tampa, FL
DIRECT REPORTING: Senior Quality Manager
Position Summary
The purpose of this role is to carry out a wide range of Quality Assurance activities at Leslie Controls in Tampa, Florida. The Senior Quality Engineer shall support the business in the areas of new product development, lean implementation, process capability improvement, daily production support, project management, technical data interpretation/analysis (engineering drawings, specifications, technical publications, component maintenance manuals, purchase orders, etc.), and quality system management. With an initial focus on in-service defects.
Principal Activities
Drive manufacturing process capability improvements through variation reduction, error-proofing, and implementation of statistical process control Collect and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analyses and corrective/preventive action plans Key quality representative on new product introduction teams responsible for contract review and driving design-for-quality on new product introduction teams Manage major program manufacturing process qualification Manage supplier quality and provide support for supplier quality development Perform product reliability studies Validate and respond to corrective and preventive action requests (from both internal and external customers) Provide quality witness on tear down of customer returned material Participate on Material Review Board and Configuration Control Board Develop process flow charts/diagrams and process failure mode effects analyses reports Create statistically valid control plans for manufacturing processes Use of lean and six sigma tools to drive variation reduction Conduct and participate in quality system, process, and product audits Provide technical leadership to inspection team members Support product/process certifications and approvals Comply with all company policies/procedures Comply with all military and contractual requirements Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of manufacturing operations required. High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Strong business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills. Six sigma tools and methodology; green belt or black belt experience is a plus Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality Excellent problem solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems
Demonstrated working knowledge of problem solving tools: 5-Whys, failure mode and effects analysis, 8-D, Pareto analysis, fault tree analysis, Bayesian inference and Ishikawa diagrams Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans Working knowledge of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment Excellent working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools Knowledge of appropriate computer based programs. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the use and application of statistical quality assurance methods. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Experience with PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, and problem solving techniques. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Design, mechanical integrity, process control, project management, assembly, and machining experience preferred.
Education & Experience
BS Engineering with 7+ years of experience in a quality related field. Masters of Science in Engineering a plus
Or
A minimum of 15+ years of progressive quality systems and process quality experience a manufacturing environment with a focus on Supplier Quality Development. Experience with lean manufacturing in a high mix low volume environment is a plus.
Other
U. S. Citizen
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities