IDEX is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure all aspects of quality for the Business Line and to provide guidance and continuous improvement of their quality systems. The role aims to ensure suppliers consistently deliver high-quality products and services, inspect outgoing parts, and resolve customer complaints by identifying root causes.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles, practices, and methodologies, such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.
- Experience in conducting supplier audits and working with suppliers to improve their quality systems and processes.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes of quality issues.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Professional certifications, such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the effort to develop and improve a quality system that maintains our ISO certification, participate in quality and manufacturing audits (customers, suppliers, ISO 9001).
- Daily upkeep of the quality management system reporting out to SLT on issues and correction actions.
- Development of key quality processes and procedures required to scale as the business grows.
- Deliver an inspection and audit plan with statistical analysis (SPC) to support end of line inspection reduction and build quality into all processes.
- Support and promote continuous improvement activities with a specific focus on daily problem solving and Kaizen (RIE) events.
- Establish and maintain effective supplier quality control processes and systems, ensuring that suppliers meet or exceed quality standards and specifications.
- Own tracking of key performance indicators, such as Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and utilize pareto methodology to drive key improvement actions.
Other
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. occasionally, movement within an office complex and outside in the field
- Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use
- Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and external suppliers.
