We have three manufacturing facilities, multiple corporate-owned retail showrooms, and a global distribution network. We have an opening for an experienced Quality Engineer at our Manlius, NY facility. General Description/Purpose : The Quality Engineer will provide a high level of service to ensure employee, customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction.
The Quality Engineer does this by supporting the manufacturing processes to manufacture furniture. The Quality Engineer will drive root cause / corrective action to reduce rework and improve overall first pass yield (FPY). Job Responsibilities : Track & report on manufacturing first pass yield (FPY), including pareto of defect modes
Implement solutions for product and/or process defects to improve first pass yield Support new product introduction process to ensure FPY targets are achieved for initial production builds Play lead role in identifying & reporting supplier non-conformances Participate in review & disposition of obsolete inventory Work with Customer Service on product returns / customer complaints Actively participate in LEAN / continuous improvement projects Work with Engineering and Production teams to improve process flow and eliminate waste Determine / document standard work for manufacturing processes Stay up to date with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials Work independently and make decisions
based on established operating procedures Required Experience / Essential Skills : Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate well with others Excellent computer skills Solid understanding of Lean principles Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently Self-motivated / self-directed Willingness to challenge the status quo Ability to work effectively in a changing environment Required Education : Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering / technical discipline Desired Experience / Skills : Prior experience in manufacturing or related industries Travel : 10% Job Posted by Applicant Pro
