Manufacturing Engineer

Quest Global - Windsor, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Windsor, CT

Truck Transportation

About the position

The position focuses on supporting continuous process improvement by evaluating and eliminating manufacturing non-conformances and related issues. This includes addressing customer complaints, producibility limitations, and production delays through root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting 'Data Mining' and analyzing Non-Conformance issues.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities within the plant to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance (e.g. DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why).
• Leading and performing Process Capability Studies and Measurement system analysis.
• Conducting PFMEA and implementing the necessary Control Plans.
• Support Cost Engineering with Cost Analysis- Material and Production Cost.
• Participate in cross-functional Corrective Action Board meetings and provide support to the customer's Design, Manufacturing & Purchasing Functions & Engine Project Teams.
• Creation of How To's, Work Instructions, SOP's, Technical instruction and other inspection planning documents.
• Monitoring and controlling the implementation of improvement actions and reporting effectiveness, in terms of Quality Cost and Delivery.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of different manufacturing processes (primarily metals).
• Fully conversant in reading Engineering & Manufacturing Drawings.
• Expert in interpreting GD&T (standards ASME Y 14.5, JES 161).
• Knowledge in Measurements system analysis (MSA).
• Hands-on experience in using all types of Measuring & Testing equipment, both contact - non-contact, analog & digital.
• Expert in Root Cause Analysis, implementation and other problem-solving techniques/tools.
• Knowledge of NDT and special process techniques.
• Working knowledge of Non-Conformance management, containment procedures and traceability techniques.
• Awareness of aerospace/auto quality requirements (AS9100, OSHAS, TS 16949, various ISO).
• Graduate in a Mechanical / Manufacturing Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Background in Quality Management Systems.
• Green Belt+ certification in any Quality initiative would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8+ years relatable Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Green Belt+ certification in any Quality initiative would be an added advantage.