Quality Engineer

Additionally, the QA Engineer will be tasked with facilitation and deployment of the Vallourec Management System, with primary focus on Lean Management.  They will lead and train the team in our Lean Management System including such methods as 5S, 2 Second Lean, TPM, standardization, workflow analysis, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Maintain and improve standard procedures; support training of the operators and inspectors on inspection and gaging techniques and the use of procedures.


* Assist in the control of material certification documents.

Monitor quality records.


* Monitor work order packets for accuracy and acceptability.


* Support and maintain documented processes for ordering, receipt and control of gages and related documents.


* Supervise other QA personnel as required.


* Generate or revise QA documents such as procedures, work instructions and specifications as needed; and train affected personnel on such documents.


* Interface with subcontractors on clarification of quality requirements.


* Use knowledge of product and inspection/testing requirements to collect data and perform evaluation when customer issues arise.

Utilize 8D problem solving to address customer claims.


* Implement and maintain program of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformance to reduce variation of key process indicators, mitigate rework, reduce cost and improve quality.


* Collect appropriate data and use advanced problem solving techniques such as process capability, SPC, FMEA and Design of Experiments to isolate and reduce sources of variation and to resolve production and quality issues.


* Review customer specifications/requirements to evaluate capability and develop quality plans as needed.


* Perform internal and supplier/subcontractors process and management system audits as scheduled or needed.


* Support project activities and product industrialization by working with operations, operations technology, research and development, product engineering, industrial performance, planning/scheduling, and external suppliers/organizations.


* Support and/or facilitate all continuous improvement efforts associated with Safety, Quality, Operational Excellence and Cost.


* Support the development and implementation of all levels of the hourly Skill Based Development program as it relates to Lean and Six Sigma methods.


* Support team members to deploy the appropriate Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost / People metrics and management routines at all levels of the organization.


* Perform Six Sigma projects and act as expert/coach for other members seeking Six Sigma certification.


* Assist leadership in the planning, development, coordination, support, and execution of strategic planning process, and take ownership of high impact (immediate and long term) improvement projects.


* Follow all company policies, practices and regulatio...