Engineer I - Quality

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Engineer I to Implement and maintain engineering and quality process including ensuring quality of manufactured goods from delivery of raw materials to final product by continually assessing process and recommending improvements. Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in production, efficiency, quality and safety.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain all quality records and documentation in accordance with the quality manual and specific customer requirements for development and sustaining production
• Provide oversight of the manufacturing of products to ensure that engineering documentation is consistent with manufacturing methods employed
• Interact with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to quality and inspection checks
• Develop appropriate acceptance criteria based on customer requirements 
• Serve as the primary quality contact for all issues pertaining to the quality of the product from incoming inspection of material to in-process inspection and final inspection of products
• Strive for on-time processing of non-conforming products 
• Assist manufacturing in evaluating metrics of scrap and non-conforming products
• Collaborate with engineering department in development of FMEA’s
• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and customer requirements and needs
• Ensure proper inspections are being performed to ensure product quality. This includes the oversight of incoming material inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection of completed product
• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective actions are implemented
• Back-up support for programming FARO arm and other equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference of 2-5 years recent, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling 
• Experience in Medical Systems and Audits (ISO 13485) preferred 
• A strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems and audit requirements
• Auditing experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Certified Quality Engineer preferred

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.