Preformed Line Products is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer

Preformed Line Products is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of administrative functions for the Corporate Quality Assurance Department, including our Quality Assurance Program, Customer Feedback system, and ISO-9001 Program.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the planning, development, and administration of quality assurance and control systems.
• Analyze testing and inspection procedures to ensure adequacy and compliance.
• Diagnose and correct improper quality control practices using metrology and statistical methods.
• Conduct capability studies of plant and supplier manufacturing processes.
• Audit internal quality systems for deficiencies.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure measurability and manufacturability of key features.
• Define measurement methods at plants and suppliers to establish consistency.
• Represent the QA department in new projects, reviewing customer specifications and quality planning.
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans for both existing and new products.
• Coordinate ITP implementation with plant Quality Assurance personnel.
• Evaluate finished products, purchased products, and raw materials against established specifications.
• Utilize physical, mechanical, and electrical testing procedures and inspection equipment for routine lab tasks.
• Interpret engineering recommendations, customer specifications, and drawings for suppliers or internal facilities.
• Conduct source inspection and Quality System audits of suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to implement required improvements.
• Investigate field complaints and product failures, analyzing problems and determining causes.
• Assist engineers and plant personnel in reducing nonconformities using Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action tools.
• Drive reduction in nonconformities through process controls, gauging methods, and specification rationalization.
• Assist suppliers with meeting quality expectations using Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action tools.
• Develop and conduct material test procedures to comply with industry and customer specifications.
• Prepare and perform analysis in support of product development.
• Maintain the Supplier Risk Assessment and Inspection Level programs.
• Provide support of the Customer Feedback database and follow up with internal teams.
• Implement Lean techniques for continuous improvement.
• Attend technical meetings, conferences, and specialized courses.
• Effectively identify and use software tools as appropriate to the task.
• Train personnel in inspection, testing, and other techniques.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in a technical curriculum.
• A minimum of two to five years of experience in quality assurance and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience focusing on project management, measurement, testing, documentation, specification review, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to use a computer and applications such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings.

Nice to Have

• Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Degree.
• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification or Auditor Certification.
• Experience with MiniTab or other statistical analysis software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to write technical documents.
• Proficient in operating general inspection and test equipment.
• Keyence knowledge.

Technical Stack

• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• MiniTab or other statistical analysis software

Team & Environment

You will assist in the development and coordination of functions for the Corporate Quality Assurance Department, reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Benefits & Compensation

• 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years.
• Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care.
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance.
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program.
• Short & long-term disability.
• Parental & family leave; military leave.
• Inclusive & welcoming company culture.
• Career development & tuition assistance.
• Student loan debt repayment program.

Work Mode

This position is onsite.

Preformed Line Products is an equal opportunity employer.