Job Details
Job Title: Quality Engineer II
Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Type: Full time
Quality Engineer Job Description:
This position is responsible for supporting the business with compliance to internal, customer and regulatory requirements through management of day-to-day quality assurance activities.
Quality Engineer Job Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:
- Participates in QMS activities as appropriate including MRB, Internal Audits, Corrective Actions, Customer Complaints and Supplier Approval and Development activities.
- Coordinates with cross functional teams to continually improve processes and products.
- Acts as the voice of the customer to ensure all customer requirements are met with respect to assigned customer(s) and product lines including the development of processes and documentation as needed.
- Initiates corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement projects;
- Works with customers to improve product quality and resolve customer complaints;
- Communicate with management team regarding quality concerns and improvements necessary to maintain the QMS;
- Creates or responds to customer required documentation including First Article Inspections and PPAP s and material certification requests.
- Creates inspection plans and monitors the effectiveness of plans;
- Assists with Internal and External Audits (i.e. ISO, UL, FDA);
- Provide status updates on the performance of the QMS through publishing and distributing appropriate KPI s
- Other related duties as assigned.
Non-essential Job Functions:
- Performs data analysis
Skill Expectations
Able to generate work instructions and train others
Self-motivated, pro-active and organized for multi-tasking
Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of internal and external customers.
Use root cause analysis and other problem solving techniques to resolve issues.
Strong drive for continuous improvement and optimization processes.
Experience with Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office Products.
Understand standard mechanical and electrical measuring techniques including CMM
Understanding of multi-level Bills of Materials and Manufacturing workflows and processes
Understanding of basic Engineering drawings.
Understanding of Electronics and Electrical circuits
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Qualification Requirements: ASQ certification or an associate s degree (bachelor s preferred) in a related field with 3-5+ years of ISO 9000 and 13485 experience, basic knowledge of statistics, and be able to use basic measuring equipment. Should possess good computer skills. Knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel are required
Working Environment: Office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
About Richardson Electronics: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
Richardson Electronics is an international company with offices located throughout the world. We promote a culture where our employees feel welcome, respected and empowered to grow. We understand, respect and value the similarities as well as the differences of our employees as we do in our own families. We strive to be nurturing and open-minded and to create a genuine feeling of belonging. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging creates a great place to work and an environment where our employees, our customers and the communities we serve can reach their goals and connect. Our effectiveness in maximizing and bringing together the talents of people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives is key to our continued global success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
*Must be authorized to work in the US.
Required postings:
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Invitation to Self-Identify