Quality Engineer 2

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Quality Engineer 2 will be responsible for supplier and process quality for SureScan. Responsibilities include participating in supplier assessments and selection, performing pre-analysis and acceptance on mechanical prints, including analysis of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This person will also inspect, and test warranty return materials and perform failure analysis on them, including tear-down and inspection of failed x-ray tube assemblies. This engineer will also drive process quality and process definitions to improve performance and reliability of x-ray generator assemblies, working collaboratively with our subcontractor who performs the assembly. To excel in this key role, you must be able communicate clearly.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Job Knowledge - Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.
• Monitor quality of x-ray tubes, x-ray tube assemblies and high voltage cables
• Perform failure analysis on field return parts.

• Design experiments to improve product performance and reliability.
• Develop expertise in assembly and operation of x-ray tube assemblies.
• Participate in Material Review Board
• Maintain Bill of Materials
• Audit suppliers for capability, participate in supplier selection.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings.
• Assess manufacturability of designs.
• Maintain awareness of new processes and methodologies for manufacturing products
• Propose design modifications to aid manufacturability and reduce costs.
• Research and identify new suppliers.
• Participate in supplier reviews, design reviews, supplier audits, and manufacturability assessments.
• Forms and leads teams.
• Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and availability of parts and equipment.
• Interviews supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspection, and similar problems relating to parts and equipment.
• Coordinate Engineering level purchases of material not yet released into production.
• Prepare quotation packages for suppliers, including using Autodesk vault software and producing PDFs of prints and specifications.
• Maintain Part Number history files.
• Maintain list of design releases required from Engineering to ensure procurement BOM up to date.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings.
• Assess manufacturability of designs.
• Consults with engineering personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing and testing.
• Arranges and participates in conferences between suppliers and engineers, purchasers, inspectors, and other company personnel to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage, utilization, and economical procurement of parts and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three or more years related experience and/or training in procurement engineering, quality or process engineering in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or physics is helpful.
• Familiarity with machining processes is helpful. Prior experience with high voltage applications and x-rays is desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with CAD systems helpful.
• Ability to utilize computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and X-ray equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel may be required to suppliers. Travel will typically be less than 10% of time.

HOURS:

• FULL-TIME / DAYS

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holiday
• Long & Short Disability
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for exceptional performance

MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE:

• Binghamton, NY (Required)

WORK LOCATION:

• In person
  
  

SureScan LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies regarding all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.