Senior Quality Engineer

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Quality Engineer to join the Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA as part of the Data Power & Control Division of Legrand.

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The Senior Quality Engineer will plan and direct activities associated with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, products, and external suppliers. The incumbent will develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluationResponsibilities
Main Job Duties: Support QA ManagerConduct weekly quality control meetings with technical specialists and provide follow-up.Provide tactical quality control data for management reviews.Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.Recommend revisions of specifications and procedures when needed.Interface with all other engineering components within the organization and with suppliers on quality related issues.Support continuous improvement activities that enhance internal quality systems and processesImplement proactive quality processes, procedures, assembly processes and poka yokes that improve overall customer qualitySupport Quality Control CAPA Database including timely and accurate completion and follow-up of outstanding quality concernsWork with external suppliers to improve incoming qualityAssist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management systemSupport Engineering and Operations departments to ensure transfer to production of new products is in accordance with approved dataDevelop training modules to build quality awareness throughout the production facilityConduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determining proper corrective and preventive actionsSupport Quality Control to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management systemResponsible for planning and organizing quality for WIP and Finished Goods material moving through productionEnsure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actionsSupport the preparation of QA reports. xzbcwsv
Education:Electrical Engineering Degree required or related experienceFour plus years of prior quality control experience with proven implementation of quality systems and toolsPrior experience working in a manufacturing operation requiredStrong computer skills including experience using database and spreadsheet programsExperience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) programFlexibility for minimal travel in North America (approximately 10-20%)
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of quality principles including 5S, Kaizen Lean MethodsKnowledge of root cause analysis techniques and proceduresKnowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goodsComplex Problem-Solving skills – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate option and implement solutionsJudgment and Decision-Making skills – considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneCritical Thinking skills – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problemsExcellent Verbal and Written Communication skills – ability to communication information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understandAble to manage multiple projectsAble to meet agreed upon completion datesAble to motivate team members within a cross functional team
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements • The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time• Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs