Quality Engineer
Company: Tigre USA Inc
Location: Janesville
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Company Description Tigre Group is the South
American leader in PVC building materials (pipes, fittings, and
valves). Originally incorporated in Brazil, Tigre Group has
expanded to more than 12 countries including more than two dozen
factories located throughout North and South America. Tigre USA,
Inc., incorporated in 2006, represses the North American base of
operations for Tigre Group. The brand represents a high quality,
exceptional customer service, and innovation everywhere Grupo Tigre
is present. Summary Quality lab coordinator manages the quality lab
and gives direction/guidance to technicians under the supervisor of
the quality manager. He/she inspects, measures, and provides
analysis used to determine if manufactured products or goods meet
quality standards. He/she is also responsible for isolating
non-conforming products or materials, documenting, and
communicating non-conformances to management and technicians.
Primary Responsibilities Gather relevant data and produce quality
reports as directed by the quality managerEnforce and follow all
quality system policies and proceduresDocument all audit findings
and communicate any non-conformances immediately to the appropriate
staffRead blueprints and interpret complex 2D drawingsRead
geometric dimensions and tolerance characteristics and symbols
based on ANSI/ASME practicesVerify all measuring equipment meets
calibration standards and notify the Lead Quality Technician of any
equipment requiring calibrationProvide basic quality training to
quality technicians, machine operators and other production
personnel to ensure that inspection activities comply with the
relevant requirements of the quality management systemAssist
quality manager with quality issues identified by customers; lead
initiatives in corrective/ preventative action programsWork with
manufacturing staff to solve quality related problemsParticipate in
all continuous improvement efforts in all aspects of qualityPerform
incoming inspection of materials and components as neededPromotes
quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the
organizationWork with the quality manager to develop a plan for the
quality labEffectively interacts with Production teams to ensure
the production of quality productsEnsures compliance with national
and international standards and legislationConsiders the
application of environmental and health and safety
standardsEstablishes clearly defined quality methods for staff to
applyDefines quality procedures in conjunction with operating
staffCreates and maintains controls and documentation
proceduresMonitors product performance by gathering relevant data
and producing statistical reportsCollates and analyzes product
performance data and charts against defined parametersEnsures tests
and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated
and that product modifications are investigated if
necessarySupervises quality technicians in carrying out tests and
checksWorks as a backup for a quality technicianFollow company
policies as outlined in the employee handbookRegular and
predictable attendance is an essential function of this jobOther
duties as assigned Position Specifications and Requirements Two
years of on-the-job experience in the mechanical inspection or a
related quality function in the plastics industryA high-school
diploma or GED is requiredBasic proficiency with MS Office
applications, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access preferredAbility to
work without direct supervision and the work ethic to consistently
complete tasks in a timely mannerBasic knowledge of quality terms,
definitions, and conceptsUnderstands basic statistical terms and
techniques, how to plot data, and how to recognize out-of-control
conditions when requiredBasic understanding of Plan-Do-Check-Act
(PDCA) and the team concept for continuous improvementSignificant
experience with various types of measurement and measurement
terminology Must be able to select the appropriate measuring tools
and techniquesAbility to identify/recognize inspection errors and
initiate resolutionUnderstand the concept of calibration and/or
experience with gauge R&RAbility to read and interpret
blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor
characteristicsAbility to use inspection planning tools and perform
a product audit; determine the sample size for lots; pull random
samplesKnowledge of general testing methods is required and
knowledge of testing methods within injection molding or NSF/ASTM
standards is preferredAbility to identify and report nonconforming
materialUnderstand traceability (product, material, and
calibration).Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and
performing measurement conversions; excellent cognitive skills,
excellent communication skills (verbal and written) PI208304760
Keywords: Tigre USA Inc, Janesville , Quality Engineer, Engineering , Janesville, Wisconsin
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