Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Gerber Scientific

 

Opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer with 500 MM manufacturing company based in Tolland, CT headquarters.

 

Focus your talents on Gerber's product lines introducing quality systems for producing industrial, commercial, retail sewn goods, sign, and lens manufacturing products.


In this challenging technical role, you will perform all Quality Engineering tasks associated with new product development and maintaining current products. Your main responsibility will be leading, promoting and driving process control and improvement methodologies. Establish and approve quality assurance testing methods for details, subassemblies, and final product, throughout the supply chain.

 Develop quality planning and process initiatives, and establish these initiatives with our suppliers and drive process control throughout the supply chain;Use your technical expertise to validate the inspection process for both internal and external manufacturing and see your efforts result in visible increases in quality, reduction in production time, and increase in customer satisfaction;Review/develop/update inspection control plans for NPD and sustaining products;Participate in supplier element teams during product introduction to ensure smooth transfer of products to production;Apply basic quality tools and principles to recommend/lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and internal quality improvement initiatives;Provide technical expertise to ensure/resolve quality issues;Validate inspection processes for both internal (Gerber) and external manufacturing (suppliers);Resolve quality issues through the application of a variety of quality tools;Apply basic quality tools/principles to recommend improvements;Originate/evaluate and process Engineering Change documentation (ECOs);Perform/maintain quality audit documentation for internal (Gerber) and external manufacturing;Lead, promote and drive process control and improvement methodologies;

 REQUIREMENTS:

 

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required, with 7+ years of relevant work experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment. Masters degrees in technical field preferred. Must have strong background knowledge of quality tools, including but not limited to: Statistical Process Control, Process Certification, Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE). You should have an understanding of lean principals, a working knowledge of lean manufacturing, manufacturing processes, quality procedures, and developing assembly instructions. Must have strong project management and proven problem solving skills. Proficiency with CAD systems is a must. Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, data-base software, and SPC software. ASQC Certification preferred.

 

We are seeking someone who is self-motivated, organized, team oriented and has a strong commitment to deliver excellent product on schedule. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability are required for success. Proven project management experience with excellent ability to follow through and drive process change. Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, while performing on cross-functional teams, as well as working independently under minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for success.

 

 THE REWARD:

 

Global business in a hometown environment. In Connecticut, we are north centrally located with campuses in South Windsor and Tolland, which makes us a convenient commute from many southern New England areas.  Compensation is market competitive – a requirement in retaining skilled professionals.  Benefits are generous and include competitive health care coverage including vision, dental and flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible work arrangements, tuition reimbursement (for you) and a scholarship program (for your children), an on-site fitness center, and, of course, paid time off – vacation, sick time and company holidays. Does business casual Monday through Friday entice you?  Contact us and we’ll investigate this possibility.

 

Gerber Scientific, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of intelligent manufacturing systems. Our global business provides diverse industries with innovative computer-based systems, equipment, and software that generate high-quality, mass-customized products at a competitive cost. Please visit our website www.gerberscientific.com for more information about our leadership in computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, CAD design systems for retail and sewn goods; ophthalmic lens processing systems; and rotary-machining die tool production systems. Gerber Scientific, Inc. is publicly held and trades on the NYSE under common stock listing GRB.

 

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Gerber Scientific International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M / F / D / V