Liberty Diversified International Hiring for Quality Engineer at Milford, IA Full Time

Our Quality Engineer will work in a collaborative environment and will provide technical assistance and manufacturing support for all elements of product and process quality including inspections, root cause analysis, data collection, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Providing coaching and leadership on a daily basis to the Quality Technicians is the support of Focus Factory initiatives and their personal responsibilities.
Required Skills**
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

• Create material inspection criteria for both manufactured and purchased products (eg: sampling plans and inspection interval frequencies) based on engineering standards.
• Give guidance and coaching to multiple Quality Technicians in a supervisory capacity.
• Perform testing and inspection of parts using a variety of inspection tools. Ensure components are within specified physical, color, and texture standards utilizing blueprints.
• Train associates in all quality system aspects, ensure quality standards are understood and applied, and answer operator questions.
• Assist in creating a culture of quality-driven associates
• Perform timely data collection, data trending, problem identification, and resolution of quality issues in support of customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and conforming product.
• Provide data feedback and product-process evaluation to the organization to drive areas for improvements and early problem identification.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to implement process and product improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints or internal/supplier quality issues; initiate corrective action, containment, control, and verification measures.
• Support and assist with supplier quality audits.
• Support suppliers on product design and manufacturing processes / issues.
• Coordinates and supports PFMEA, Control plans and CAPA Needs
• Coordinate PCN activities for QA Department
• Timely problem identification, analysis, resolution, and verification completion of quality issues
• Clear documentation of quality issues to manufacture and suppliers
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement efforts eliminating defects and reducing scrap
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical degree
• 1-5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment. Ideally 5 years.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Sound leadership experience- direct s
• Experience leading a team through change.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to understand engineering drawings
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to articulate issues clearly to both technical and non-technical team members
• Must be able to efficiently organize and manage multiple priorities
• Exhibit high attention to detail and exercise sound judgment in decisions

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Experience with metal and/or wood manufacturing a plus
• Lean Six Sigma experience a plus
• SolidWorks experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; ability to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception, and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.
Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.
Safco® offers an array of furniture solutions to create top-notch spaces everyone will be talking about. The team delivers a memorable experience because they truly care about how and where people work. To create workspaces that energize and inspire people, they use market knowledge and employee know-how to spread workspace product innovation. Safco® is committed to excellence in serving our customers for the long term and building strong relationships.
As part of the Liberty Diversified International (LDI) family of companies, Safco’s headquarters are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with manufacturing and distribution centers in Iowa, Virginia, California, and Georgia. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions *and *Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.
Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class
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Job Type: Full-time