Quality Engineer

Larsen Manufacturing is a leading global supply chain solutions provider with a focus on supply chain and operations management. We are heading into a faster paced world where technology and automation play a big role in driving down costs and increasing efficiency. At Larsen Manufacturing we believe that our custom. Our team greatly appreciates bilingual individuals, as fluency in both English and Spanish is a significant advantage in fostering effective communication with everyone. We believe this skill set will contribute positively to our work environment and enhance overall collaboration.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Quality Engineer will lead the quality management from inception to production launch and throughout the production cycle according to ISO/IATF 16949 quality standards. In this position the individual will have technical leadership and will be ensuring the quality management system performance is evaluated, and areas that need improvement throughout the Fabrication or Stamping Arenas are identified and reported to the Quality Director. This person should have commitment to excellence and be a good trainer and communicator. Also, strong leadership skills are necessary. Good knowledge and expertise in the metal stamping and fabrication industry are critical. The Quality Engineer will also be responsible for managing the organization’s customer focus and response to customer-related quality issues and subsequent internal corrective actions.

• Responsible for the PPAP’s, FAl’s, Control Plans, Process Capabilities Studies, GR&R and FMEA’s as part of APQP’s and NPl’s processes.
• Responsible for originating and implementing inspection procedures and plans.
• Receiving direct communications relating to quality problems from customers, purchasing, engineering, quality, customer service and sales personnel.
• Assisting Quality Manager’s in answering to the customer complaints, QR’s, CAR’s, 8D reports within specified time frame.
• Reviewing and initiating RMA, MR’s and Nonconformance Reports via UniPoint.
• Experience with IMDS database, as needed.
• Implementing and assuring proper corrective action.
• Implementing and assuring proper material dispositions and initiating material review board actions if necessary.
• Requesting Design and Manufacturing Engineering assistance if necessary.
• Assuring incoming, in-process and outgoing quality.
• Responsible for creation and handling of Non-Conformance Reports, Disposition of Nonconformance Materials/Products/Parts and Recording Cost or Poor Quality via UniPoint.
• Initiation of Quality Warnings/Alerts, Product Deviations or Waivers. Follow up with customers to ensure acceptance/approval of Product Deviations or Waivers.
• Initiating required layouts. Responsible for inspection activities.
• Administering necessarily follows up on historical problems. Notifying management of critical problem areas.
• Interfacing with Larsen Manufacturing suppliers on Quality problems. Work with supply chain team to resolve supplier/s related issue.
• Initiate CAR’s and 8D’s to supplier and ensure it is completion.
• Surveying appropriate potential suppliers for quality capability.
• Participate in Larsen Manufacturing customer and auditor visitations.
• ISO/IATF Auditor experience is a plus.

Required Knowledge:

• 4-year college degree in Engineering (prefer Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Metal Stamping and/or Fabrication must
• Quality Engineering experience including Statistical Process Control (SPC), DOE, CAPA, LEAN,
• 5S’s and Six Sigma (6 cr)
• Strong customer interface experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor, coach and manage quality teams.
• Successful experience managing multiple quality engineering projects.rs’ needs are our priority and we will always remain committed to our customers’ needs first.
• We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Mundelein, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and support of quality programs for our customers. This includes project planning, implementation, review, and training of employees. The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains quality programs for customers based on customer needs, risks, and controls.
• Develops process improvements to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Reviews customer completed quality programs to ensure that customer requirements have been met.
• Provides technical support to the Quality Department when needed.
• Coordinates with the Production Manager to ensure that all customer orders are processed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with the Production Manager on weekly production schedule.
• Coordinates with the Engineering Team to ensure that all customer projects are successfully completed within the customer’s time frame.
• Coordinates with the Engineering Team on weekly project completion dates.
• Coordinates with the Engineering Team on weekly engineering progress reports.
• Manages customer quality programs according to ISO 9001:2015 standards in accordance with the requirements of the departmental Quality Management System (Korotky & Horvath 2001).
• Provides recommendations for process improvements based on customer needs and reviews current processes for potential improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or Executive Director as required.

Work Location: In person

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