Quality Engineer

Prysmian Group - Willimantic, CT - The Quality Engineer is a professional level position, reporting to the Quality Manager. Quality Engineer will establish, implement, direct, and maintain quality assurance and procedures throughout the various stages of manufacturing to assure a finished product with the highest quality possible while keeping material scrap at a minimum. The individual will work with associates at all levels of the organization to continuously improve our quality system and develop plant performance. In addition, this individual is responsible for supporting the plant's ISO and other quality system registrations and qualifications and provides direct contact with customers, UL, MIL, NQA and other regulatory agency representatives as required. Principal Functional Responsibilities: Establish electrical test and measuring system to ensure validity and quality of all applicable cables, throughout the manufacturing process. Develop routine electrical inspection and test procedures Develop and maintain effective systems to achieve plant and Company quality objectives. Maintain orderly records to demonstrate compliance with specifications. Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate statistical sampling and/or control methods as needed to assure desired product quality levels. Investigate returned materials due to quality complaints and insure that the necessary corrective action is initiated and implemented to prevent recurrence. Develop and maintain a system for the effective management of nonconforming material documentation and report metrics to comply with plant and company requirements. Develop and communicate effective quality performance metrics throughout the organization. Direct and lead cross functional teams to effectively deliver improvement projects. Identify adverse quality trends as evidenced by statistical analysis and assist process engineering and/or manufacturing personnel in the development of corrective actions. Support plant efforts to maintain and conform to plant quality standards. Facilitate customer and regulatory agency inspections. Provide support to other departments in their pursuit of improved quality products and processes. Perform related duties as directed by Manager. Supervision Scope: Responsible for effectively managing cross-functional relationships with other departments to achieve the highest possible level of quality of products produced. Key Requirements: Electrical test and measurement experience A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high performance-manufacturing environment. Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis. Proven experience in quality assurance systems. Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement. Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities. Good written and oral communication skills. Solid planning, leadership and administrative skills. High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace. Good understanding of business principles and practices; can understand impact of quality function to overall business results. Desired Background: Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience (quality assurance); able to understand appropriate product specifications. Comfortable with a variety of software systems, including spreadsheets and database systems. Experience in Root Cause analysis, corrective actions, Lean/Six Sigma (certification preferred), Experience with ISO, SPC tools and other standard quality systems. Leadership experience in a team based environment Electrical products or Wire & Cable experience a plus. ASQ certification a plus. Education: BS degree in engineering or related practical science experience required. Prysmian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know. Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements. Line Mangers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.... - Permanent - Full-time

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