Quality Engineer in Lexington, Kentucky at Blue Star Plastics

The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving the business processes and increasing production/quality output. The Quality Engineer is also responsible for creating documentation that reports issues and errors relating to the production process with efforts placed to find a solution.

Responsibilities

• Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
• Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
• Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
• Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
• Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems
• Document results and findings after inspections are carried out
• Implement a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process
• Create and maintain processes for the Quality Management System
• Develop and maintain work instructions for production processes
• Create and maintain Control Plans, process FMEAs, Check Sheets
• Work within a cross-functional team to ensure quality standards are met
• Use 8-Step/5Why problem-solving techniques to correct quality issues and ensure continuous improvement
• Train and inform members across the company of quality processes and fundamental knowledge
• Complete and follow all process documentation required by the Quality Management System
• Analyze and provide KPI data to help the company reach goals
• Provide direction to support members in Quality Department (Auditors, Safe Launch, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years quality engineer experience preferred
• Extensive experience in a quality assurance environment required
• High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.