Sr Quality Engineer

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community. Description

The Senior Quality Engineer is a senior professional that is responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards while also improving quality processes and reducing defects. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support product development.

Essential Functions

• Perform statistical analysis and review data trends to ensure that materials and products comply with relevant quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
• Own quality KPIs to ensure improvement and drive cross functional problem solving initiatives.
• Train and mentor other QEs in problem solving, statistical analysis, and scientific thinking
• Work co-operatively with shop personnel to identify and resolve any nonconforming issues that are evident.
• Develop and maintain QA work instructions, check sheets, and inspection instructions.
• Be able to develop, organize, and implement inspection and gage plans for new and or improved processes.
• Perform process audits for manufacturing and inspection to ensure compliance for machining, assembly, and inspection are accurate and being followed.
• Validate and verify measurement techniques and data are sound, and reporting is accurate. CMM, Inspections, lab, etc.
• Perform capability studies and part layouts on the CMM and other measurement equipment to produce Initial Sample Inspection Reports for Engineers
• Oversee and ensure good containment processes to limit risk, of non-conforming materials or processes.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Management, Administrative or Engineering/Technical discipline required - with minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant Quality Assurance environment;
• Graduate degree with minimum 4 years’ experience preferred.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerBI)
• Skilled in Data visualization and analysis
• Strong Problem Solving, Root Cause, and Corrective Action skills
• Statistical Process Control and Minitab
• Utilize and teach good practice and verifications of Measurement techniques, MSA, Gage R&R.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced with 5S principals and lean concepts in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CMM function, and programming to validate data and dimensional reports.
• Skilled in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiar with Metrology techniques, measurement tools, data collection, and NDT methods.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.