Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for customer focused quality assurance of Fujimi products.   Assures Fujimi’s overall Quality System aligns with customer expectations and requirements.  Is responsible for tracking quality issues, developing solutions, adoption and implementation of appropriate quality systems and procedures.  This position will drive quality improvement by monitoring data collected from the process operations and apply problem solving techniques, quality verification and continuous improvement programs (CIP) for Fujimi Corporation. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully interface with technical and non-technical personnel to lead teams to resolve quality issues or improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality system, including corrective actions and change management follow up/resolution 
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
• Oversight for Fujimi’s Process Control System (PCS) including facilitation of weekly reviews, tracking actions required (AR’s) and process indicators. Drives root cause determination for abnormal shifts, trends and outliers and develops reports as required.
• Provide technical customer support with the Sales Account Manager regarding internal alignment with customer quality expectations. This includes development and tracking of quality initiatives (CIP) projects to align with Customer expectations as well as complaint investigation, resolution and reporting
• Facilitating product transfers from R&D along with other Fujimi sites to ensure transfer of new products to manufacturing are in accordance with documented requirements and aligned with Customer expectations
• Provide statistical oversight as required and develop training to build quality awareness as required.

• Will lead and participate in internal and external audits. This includes coordination of ISO9001, ISO14001, and customer audits, including but not limited to preparing audit documentation/reports, scheduling audits with auditors (internal and external), communicating pre-audit or closing audit items to stakeholders, participation in audits, providing additional support to Quality Engineers in the audit process.
• Stays up to date on auditing standards and regulations as well as company policies and procedures to ensure accurate and compliant audits.
• May be responsible for reviewing analytical results of other QC staff. May assemble and prepare completed data packages for submission to Management and/or Customers as required.
• Responsible for CIP activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently (F)

The position frequently requires sitting, manual manipulation, speaking, and lifting/carrying items weighing 10 pounds or less.

Occasionally (O)

The position occasionally requires standing, walking, squatting or kneeling, bending, reaching outward, reaching above the shoulders, grasping, lifting/carrying items weighing 11–20 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds.

Not Applicable (N)

The position does not require climbing, crawling, lifting/carrying items over 20 pounds, or pushing/pulling more than 25 pounds.

Other Physical Requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to Safety glasses and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS

Works primarily in an office environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing, warehouse and lab environments.

MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND

Requires ability to think critically to coordinate efficient planning and scheduling of audits and times to meet with internal stakeholders. Frequent mental visual demand to analyze complex data sets, production trends, and quality metrics to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions, while applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It involves interpreting technical documents, engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards, as well as maintaining a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Exercise sound judgment and decision-making using available data and established quality standards, communicating effectively with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and leadership, and adapting to changing priorities, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the ability to maintain focus and accuracy in environments with frequent interruptions or shifting production demands is essential.

Prolonged viewing of computer screens is necessary while analyzing data and preparing reports, along with maintaining sufficient visual acuity to safely navigate the manufacturing environment, including areas with moving equipment and machinery. Requires constant awareness of standardized processes, personnel training assignment changes, audit schedules. Results oriented with a sense of urgency and motivation to drive results. 

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is essential to the smooth operation of our company and shows respect for the department personnel, including team members and your manager who may do your job in your absence. It is necessary for you to report to work regularly and on time.

SAFETY

Be an active participant in the company’s safety culture by following safe practices and performing duties in accordance with acceptable, safe work procedures and Fujimi approved operating standards.

FLSA STATUS     

Exempt

EEO CLASSIFICATION    

Professionals

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

EEO Statement

Fujimi Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.