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Interested in joining us on our journey? As the Associate Advanced Quality Engineer at Roper, you will own the quality initiatives on a new part or NPI product design to set the factory up for sustainable long-term ownership and success. You will manage complex challenges utilizing APQP processes that require a high level of independent problem-solving and self-direction. You will need combined knowledge of
engineering, quality, and product line to be a successful Advanced Quality Engineer with Roper. This role is 100% onsite. Position Associate Advanced Quality Engineer- Manufacturing Location USA, La Fayette, GA How You'll Create Possibilities Essential Responsibilities: The AQE role has minimal involvement with the issues affecting current production but does require an extremely strong understanding of the people and how the current processes work.
The role of the AQE is to work with a cross-functional team to implement a new part, product, or process that is new, with a 'turn key' sustainable quality process at a product launch for the factory to agree to and take ownership of executing.
Lead APQP including responsible for the PPAP of in-house equipment and parts primarily associated with an NPI without significant direction.
Balance the communication between product design and manufacturing to ensure all issues get addressed with minimal surprises to achieve world-class manufacturing goals. Responsible for the NPI i P checklists and completing/reporting out on Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE) responsible items prior to the reviews. Your focus will be NPI's but support for total cost take out and run the plant projects as required. Collaborate with CIB chair for quality improvement and project execution. Drive COQ improvements: scrap, factory yield, concessions, damage, and service calls.
Work cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, LEAN, marketing, EHS, service, etc. teams Develop and implement quality test plans for the factory to execute ensuring sustained control of Critical to Quality and Critical Process features. Project-manage the scoping, definition, and implementation of quality improvement for strategic and operational programs. Provide technical leadership & in-depth expertise to investigate, initiate and drive the development, procurement, and implementation of equipment & processes for manufacturing.
Own the APQP process to plan, specify, procure, certify and implement into producing high quality, cost-effective, right-sized manufacturing processes including: fixtures, line side gauging, go/no-go, measurement plans, and equipment. Must work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program, and the business. Interfacing with team leaders to develop job instruction and define what is critical. Define the jobs through standard work and job instructions. Ensure all process involvement meets or exceeds ISO, UL, and GEA standards Understand GEA technical drawings, both MBD/GD&T and linear dimensions, and ensure the quality plans established meet the drawing specifications.
Develop and implement all technical documentation or modifications for the new items they introduce, including the quality control plan required for an ISO-certified plant (MCP's, MCI's, FRM's, etc. ) Lead cross-functional team PFMEA's to understand the risks of new part/product/process changes and ensure they are mitigated accordingly by product launch What You'll Bring to Our Team What skills, experience, and knowledge you must have: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or equivalent work experience Leadership and practical communication experience in the definition, design, implementation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.
One year plus experience with manufacturing equipment and processes. Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills are required. Additional skills needed: Self-starter and influencer - metric-driven and willing to work with cross-functional teams and hourly workforce. Experience in manufacturing plant environment. Computer literate and highly skilled in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and others.
Influencer and team player - drive quality metrics but willing to look at the bigger picture. Good communicator - data-driven, makes decisions based on the data Experience interpreting data to solve manufacturing problems. Desired experience, skills and knowledge: Experienced using, programming, and interpreting CMM/3D scanning/metrology systems. Significant experience in implementing Lean process improvements in high-volume manufacturing operations. Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification proficient with Minitab Experienced in metrology/measurement systems.
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