Quality Assurance Manufacturing Engineer

Quality Assurance Manufacturing Engineer, Lehigh Valley, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer leads the quality assurance program for the manufacturing plant. This individual collaborates with manufacturing and technical groups to build and monitor quality systems. This role assures all products produced in the plant perform as intended and deliver the desired customer and consumer experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine and lead improvement plans for product quality levels and cost of poor quality. Use consumer data, internal audits and manufacturing records to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve and maintain quality systems which provide safe, high quality products.
• Empower manufacturing areas to meet quality goals through problem solving and root cause investigation; specifically coach manufacturing staff and quality coordinators.
• Lead the implementation of statistical process control techniques. Use the techniques to standardize quality control methods and escalate problems. Recommend and lead data bases corrective actions.
• Delight customers through partnerships with the product development teams which assure newly launched products perform as intended.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, skills and abilities normally required for competent performance in the job.)

• B.S. degree required in an engineering discipline required.
• Three to five years experience in quality assurance/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and drawings.
• Proficiency in the use of laboratory and metrology equipment.
• Proficient in use of statistical analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret testing procedures and develop test reports based on findings.
• Good written, oral and problem-solving abilities required.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequentl required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to perceive differences in color.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://aut.crayocom.cloud.sitefinity.com/about-us/sustainability

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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