Amerex- Quality Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and

wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of the-art gas detection

systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking

operations and paint spray booths, has earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire protection

industry.

While other companies have been in the fire protection industry longer than Amerex, no other company

has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation in recent times.

With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is

unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that align with 8 guiding principles (Teamwork, Excellence,

Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust). These principles are a

compass that provides personal guidance to help you navigate through situations you may encounter

daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs of the McWane Corporation. Our continued commitment and

alignment of the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

Job Description

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics. Ability to work long hours in emergency situations, overtime, or alternating shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Root cause analysis of component failures/issues on manufacturing floor.
• Analyze historical production and quality data to identify cost savings and defect reduction opportunities.
• Directs the work of all employees in the Quality Lab in absence of Quality Manager.
• Departmental Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing Projects.
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Implementation of Corrective Actions relating to Customer issues.
• Facilitate Quality Compliance Audits and other 3rd Party certification audits.
• Maintain quality and safety standards by establishing and enforcing company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Analysis of Material Review Processes, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and PFMEAs as required.
• Conduct Supplier audits and validation of corrective actions.
• Other duties as requested from Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Quality, or related field. (Required)
• Previous experience in industrial manufacturing environment, quality department, or laboratory environment ().
• Zero to five years of career experience.
• Ability to multi-task and motivate groups to meet performance and production goals.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified ().
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor ().
• Previous experience / knowledge with DOT cylinder re-qualification and manufacturing process ().
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 ().
• Should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and effective organization skills.
• Must be self-motivated and can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. This employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their , , , , , , , , veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - , including same , ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental , military status, , unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - ), (In CA- or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.