Sur-Seal Hiring for Quality Engineer Full Time

Who is Sur-Seal, and why choose us?

At Sur-Seal, we simplify engineering and supply chain to solve our customers’ sealing challenges. For over 50 years we’ve been designing, sourcing and manufacturing custom sealing products for OEM customers across multiple industries. We embrace the idea that each customer challenge is unique and pride ourselves on helping them find the right, unique solution. Our customers value our expertise in global sourcing, supply chain, sealing engineering, and precise manufacturing. We earn our customers’ loyalty because we are reliable and responsive to their needs. We have a formula that works, and our growth is accelerating.

People are at the center of all we do. Sur-Seal puts people first with a fun and engaging environment. We are a fast-growing company with a family-oriented feel. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Your growth and professional development are as important to us as it is to you. Looking forward, we anticipate many opportunities for job expansion and promotion created by our accelerating growth rates. We seek talented, inspired individuals who share our values and understand that leadership is a quality, not a title. If you would like to be a part of this great team, please read on.

What is the Quality Engineer role at Sur-Seal?

The Quality Engineer works with the Quality, Production, Engineering, Customer Service and Purchasing teams to plan and carry out the quality activities necessary for Sur-Seal to maintain efficient and high-quality production. The Quality Engineer is involved with all aspects of quality, including new product development, in-house process quality, customer quality with a concentration on supplier quality. Problem solving is a major function performed by the QE, including root cause investigation, countermeasure development and implementation and communication of RCCA results to interested parties. The QE also represents Sur-Seal in customer and ISO audits, supporting the efforts of the Director of Quality.

Who is the ideal candidate?

The Quality Engineer must be a resourceful problem solver with excellent communication skills. An agile team player who works across the organization with co-workers at various levels, the ideal candidate will also be very organized and detail-oriented with a high level of analytic skills. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will clearly demonstrate the 3 core values that define Sur-Seal: Caring, Curious, and Courageous.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

-Analysis

· Develop and analyze metrics to drive improvements.

· Perform root cause analysis, and develop and implement countermeasures for internal, supplier and customer quality issues.

· Participate in capability studies, certification reviews, internal audits and SPC studies.

· Understand ISO 9001 & AS 9100 requirements, and assist with third party audits.

· Investigate audit-related findings and coordinate activities to resolve issues.

· Development and approve PPAP documentation, including process flow diagrams, control plans, PFMEA’s and other quality control documents.

· Support and administer the new product development process.

· Interpret and read blueprints, using metrology instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.).

-Inspection

· Develop plans for inspection, testing and other evaluations of incoming goods.

· Provide instruction to, and support the activities of, the quality inspection team.

· Review/analyze inspection results, and oversee the disposition of suspect items with affected suppliers and customers.

· Other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality.

-Communication

· Effectively communicate with customers to ensure all product and quality system requirements are met.

· Effectively communicate Sur-Seal requirements to suppliers, and lead supplier quality problem resolution.

· Establish and grow effective relationships with all areas within Sur-Seal.

The ideal candidate for the Quality Engineer role at Sur-Seal has the following:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred, but a combination of technical training, work experience and other certifications will be considered.

· Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, quality experience preferred.

· Computer skills, and strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicting interests and reach consensus.

The compensation package for the Quality Engineer includes:

· Competitive base salary with variable compensation components

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Company match program into employee’s 401k accounts

· Casual dress and free parking

Sur-Seal reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistent with the job classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with ISO 9001 and AS 9100 requirements/audits?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location