Quality Engineer

Note: This job description provides an outline of the essential functions and qualifications necessary for this position. It is not all-inclusive, and duties may change, be added, or deleted according to business needs. This position has an onsite requirement and applicant must be local within a 50-mile radius. Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components. Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision. Note: This job description provides an outline of the essential functions and qualifications necessary for this position. It is not all-inclusive, and duties may change, be added or deleted according to business need. Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating the quality functions throughout the facility including inspection of purchased and manufactured parts or assemblies, pursuing root cause of defects, implementing and tracking corrective actions and continuous improvements, quality management system maintenance and improvement, internal/external audits, and interfacing with customers/suppliers. Duties and Responsibilities Strive towards a culture of proactive safety. Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintaining ISO 9001 requirements Develop awareness on Quality Alerts, critical topics, and facilitate required compliance trainings Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audit findings reports and determining proper corrective and preventive actions Reviews First Article Inspections as submitted to ensure all requirements are established & conforming Develop, review, and maintain documents related to PPAP/APQP required by our customers Interface with Engineering with new product development are in accordance with technical flowdown Conduct & lead the Material Review Board (MRB) by reviewing submitted nonconformance material with a cross functional team to determine root cause & disposition Effectively communicate and setup internal meetings to support resolution with nonconforming material issues and coordinate necessary corrective actions so that all interested parties are aware of the output Support QC to ensure that products and processes comply with the customer & internal requirements Support QC with output from Roaming Inspection - actions from this activity should drive continuous improvement and ensure defects are identified/mitigated Continuously improving QC related activity with inspection processes and procedures Responsible for planning, organizing and managing activities of receiving/outgoing quality functions Resolution of supplier nonconformities and root cause corrective actions, and preventive actions Supplier management with onsite visits, monthly performance, and conduct of periodic audits Review shipping paperwork prior to release for fulfilment to all customer flowdowns Interface directly with customers regarding quality concerns, corrective actions, and QMS requirements Prepare monthly reports by analyzing metrics, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Assist with QC Inspections as needed Other duties as assigned by Quality Manager, Plant Manager & other senior leadership Requirements Bachelor's Degree…

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