Position Title: Quality Engineer
Reports To: Director of Research & Development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Can you make the AGC Difference? AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is looking for a dynamic manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the company's mission to provide reliable, innovative plate heat exchanger products, solutions and services that surpass expectations of food manufacturers.
Brief Company Description AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval, AB, is the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, manufacturing plate heat exchangers specifically designed for sanitary applications. AGC offers complete heat exchangers, services as well as upgrades to plate packs, gaskets and spares that fit multiple brands. In addition, AGC offers Field Leak Testing and inspections of plate heat exchangers that meet the 3-A sanitary standard.
AGC Heat Transfer consists of three manufacturing/service facilities (Bristow, VA, Fairview, OR & Pleasant Prairie, WI) with about 110 employees (70 OR / 20 VA / 20 other locations). Currently, most of the sales are in the US & Canada. AGC Heat Transfer has a strong engineering culture with a heavy emphasis on customer service and technical/consultative sales.
Job Description Based in Fairview, OR, the Quality Engineer supports and actively contributes to maintain and improve defined quality level of products/processes in accordance with legal requirements, AGC standard/specifications and customer requirements.
Position Responsibilities Actively participate in continuous safety and production improvement efforts.Handle quality aspects directly related to manufacturing processes/products.Participate/conduct suppliers' audit as related to quality requirements.Control quality related Nonconformity/observations/comments through established "Red Tag" Process.Handle quality improvement projects/activities.Participate in projects/activities to launch new products/modify existing ones.Manage claim analysis and relative resolution process.Manage validation of finished products and components.Support line management in their quality accountability.Support to guarantee customer requirements are completely fulfilled.Support to promote and manage continuous improvement projects/activities in Quality area, in alignment with the AGC Quality Strategy.Other specifically assigned tasks where needed by the Company.Key Competencies High Integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust and transparency.Displays Care embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment.Innovative and curious promoting diversity of thought while understanding the needs of the customer leveraging cutting-edge technology utilizing state-of-the-art processes.Committed to Excellence through perseverance, GRIT and a focus on continuous improvement consistently delivering quality equipment, parts and service of unmatched value.Execution while focusing on quality, safety and Teamwork delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture based on accountability, customer/employee satisfaction, creative solutions, and constant communication.Goal oriented driving to positive results.Skills & Qualifications BS degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline or equivalent experience.Three plus years working with lean manufacturing, (Kaizen, 5S etc.).Three plus years' experience working with machine shop and stainless-steel welding, preferred.Experience with preferably Solidworks and/or Autocad.Experience with MS Office suite.Able to create and adhere to a project plan or timeline.Able to make effective presentations to peer groups and management within the department/factory and demonstrate the ability to tailor presentation to the audience.Strong problem solving, analysis, and troubleshooting skills.Effective communicator at all levels.Ability to lead, coach, and train team members.Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals.Job Type Full Time, ExemptWage $90,000 - $100,000Benefits Health Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible).Dental/Vision Insurance.Life/Disability Insurance.401(k) with employer match.Paid Vacation/Sick Time.Paid Holidays.Employee Assistance Program.Wellness Program.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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