Job Information
CLOW VALVE CO (MC WANE INC) Quality Engineer Technician in OSKALOOSA, Iowa
Quality Engineer Technician
Job Locations
US-IA-Oskaloosa
Category
Quality
Shift
1st
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Company
Clow Valve
Overview
Purpose of the Role:
The Quality Engineer Technician ensures customer satisfaction by executing system audits, parts inspections, gage usage, training, and monitoring, collecting defective parts data, and provides feedback to production; promoting manufacturing excellence which guarantees Clow Valve is providing life sustaining water products.
Key Performance Indicators:
-Sustainability:
Quality Auditing:
a. Complete 2 finished product audits per month
b. Complete 20 component part audits per month
-Employee Experience:
Perform 2 Quality based trainings per year for employees.
-Leadership:
Complete 2 Professional development opportunities per year.
Responsibilities
CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
-Product Quality (75%):
Diligently perform routine and spontaneous finished/component part inspections/audits on vendor material and material produced; analyzing integrity, conformation, and functionality to ensure quality products are being utilized/manufactured. Attentively partner with the production team to understand gauge calibration needs, perform system checks, and/or order needed resources to maintain the quality of the products manufactured. Actively work with the Engineering department to create full life cycle quality testing for finished products to guarantee long term functionality and quality. Partner with appropriate resources to perform root cause data collection activities.
-Data Management (20%):
Collect and administer quality data metrics and present to quality engineers for further analysis. Actively communicate with the production team via quality reporting measures, Populate MDI boards, communication boards creating awareness of current quality defects vs quality standards/findings. Proactively participate with QC engineers to maintain QMS documentation, work instructions, and customer return investigative/root cause analysis findings.
-Professional Development (5%): Actively seek opportunities for professional development amongst the organization. Cohesively partner with the quality team to gain full understanding of all quality aspects and be a knowledgeable supportive resource for all roles. Actively work with the production team to provide at least 2 relevant quality-based training sessions per year.
Qualifications
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
-Microsoft Office Suites
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Gauge use and handling experience with multiple types of precision gauges.
-Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hands.
-Blueprint reading a plus.
-Gauge Calibration tracking software experience a plus
-AX knowledge a plus
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
-H.S Diploma with 2+ years Machine Shop or Quality experience required.
-Associate degree with 1-2 years quality or lean process improvement experience preferred.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, geneti information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.