Strom Minnesota

Engineering and Technical Recruiting

Quality

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for a Quality Engineer for our client in Eagan, MN.  **Local applicants ONY**  Should be located within a 30 mile radius of Eagan, MN.

Quality Engineer Job Duties 

  • Prepare validation, Qualification and verification plans and reports.
  • Perform validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new product development and leading transfer to production.
  • Perform process risk assessments and risk management activities. (PFMEA).
  • Specify inspection and testing equipment and support Gage R&R activities.
  • Interface with Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Inspectors, and Operations Personnel to resolve internal quality issues and minimize downtime & scrap.
  • Interface with Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Inspectors, and Operations Personnel to ensure transfer to production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
  • Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; Making Recommendations.
  • Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests. (Minitab)
  • Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.
  • Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
  • Support cross-functional teams to continually improve processes.
  • Acting member of project team to prepare and complete quality control plans, Inspection plans, Quality inspection work instructions defined by the project.
  • Support cross-functional teams to apply corrective actions to all external quality issues.
  • Support engineering experiments using statistical methods (DOE).
  • Support audits and surveys of suppliers.
  • Support the continual improvement of Quality Systems.
  • Support internal audits to assure adherence to company Quality Systems and participate in the corrective action process on audit findings.
  • Support research of new technologies to improve the efficiency of quality inspections.
  • Assure that all necessary customer approvals and waivers are obtained for existing processes
  • Support PPAP submissions for annual revalidations and design changes.
  • Promote quality awareness throughout the operation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Engineer Skills and Qualifications:

Process Improvement, Analyzing Information , Strategic Planning, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Quality Engineering, Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Dealing with Complexity.

Quality Liaison

Quality Liaison

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for a Quality Liaison for our client in Mendota Heights, MN.

Acts as a liaison with manufacturing personnel, account executives, estimators, suppliers, engineering and customers to relay and promote quality assurance by performing the following duties and others as assigned. This position also serves as a functional backup to the Quality Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Initiates nonconformance + corrective action reports including, investigation of root cause, immediate action including verification of corrective action per procedural guidelines.
  • Assists in the customer return program, including CRA creation, creating work orders, inspection, dispositioning, scrapping, and documenting of nonconformance.
  • Assist in communications with customer and internal personnel on quality issues.
  • Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures providing inspection activity for products throughout the manufacturing cycle including but not limited to: level III PPAP, contract review, FMEA’s, control plans, capability studies, Gage R&R’s, testing, and any other documentation required by customer or statutory/ regulatory specifications.  
  • Generates and completes non-conformances and corrective action reports.
  • Ensures compliance to customer and statutory/regulatory requirements through reviews, evaluations, and subsequent control plan implementations.
  • Manages company’s approved supplier program working closely with suppliers and conducting on-site audits as scheduled.
  • Assists with company’s calibration program.
  • Ensures customer quality issues/requests are being addressed.
  • Commitment to company values and ethics.
  • Cross departmental training.

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • A.S. in technical/management or quality disciplines; or five years related quality experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Metal stamping industry experience is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of AS/ISO requirements, with proven knowledge in AS9100 auditing.
  • Working knowledge of APQP, Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plans and Root Cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills and strong team leadership skills.
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification or experience is preferred.
Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Precision machining and assembly company working with customers worldwide in the defense, aerospace, automotive and medical industries is seeking an experienced Quality Technician.  
From concept to production our team strives for the highest levels of Safety, Precision and Efficiency in every aspect of every project by maintaining a quality management system that will continually improve its effectiveness and meet the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
We are looking for responsible Team Member to be a firm advocate of Precision in our business. The ideal candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential.
Responsibilities
• Read blueprints and instructions to comprehend the quality expectations for the product and supplies • Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance • Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.) • Use automated systems to perform complex testing procedures • Maintain records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc. • Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards • Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and discard any that doesn’t meet requirements • Prepare and submit reports to the team. • Support in-process, start-up and final inspections; as well as perform engineering evaluations, process capability studies, and gage R&R studies. • Perform CMM machine inspections and proficient with standard machine inspection gages. • Facilitate ISO 9001 initiatives
Skills
• Proficient with GD&T • Attention to detail. • Proven experience as quality inspector or relevant role. • A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach.
• Responsible and trustworthy. • Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems. • Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies. • Ensure product conforms to customer requirements by performing detailed, dimensional inspections. • Problem solve effectively. • Works independently. • Efficiently read and comprehend blue prints. • Communicate with all team members in verbal and written formats. • Must have precision machining and manufacturing experience. • Must have ISO 9001 experience. • Preferred experience in supplier auditing.
Education:
• Certified Mechanical Inspector, Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer
Salary commensurate on experience.
 
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift • Monday through Thursday • Friday Overtime
Experience:
• Manufacturing: 5-7 years (Preferred) • Quality Assurance 3-5 years