Quality Engineer 2

**Job Summary** Provide the technical quality knowledge and support required to maintain continuous improvement within a manufacturing/assembly environment. Ensure adherence to customer and regulatory requirements is maintained. Use quality tools to facilitate Operational Excellence and a culture of continuous improvement. **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities** * Assure compliance with Quality System Regulation, ISO Standards and Standard Operating Procedures as defined by Nordson’s policies, practices, and procedures. * Apply Quality Engineering techniques on new and existing products. * Assure all products meet or exceed customer requirements. * Perform transactional processing of discrepant material including returns to vendors and financial reconciliation of scrap material. * Partner with Nordson Supplier Quality Engineers to drive permanent corrective actions to resolve supplier issues. * Identify critical components, specifications and processes which should be targeted for monitoring, fixturing, or design modifications. * Lead local containment activities and communicate containment risks to stakeholders. * Assist in development and implementation of quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving. * Lead corrective and preventive action projects driving towards defect reduction in the organization. * Support evaluation and testing of Customer and Warranty Returns products. * Support product teams in the implementation of Lean/Cost Saving Initiatives. * Represent Quality in production process efforts, quality planning, FMEA, and Risk Analysis. * Participate in IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities including the drafting, review, and execution of protocols. * Apply statistical tools such as Process Capability, Measurement System Analysis, and Statistical Process Control to assess and improve production processes. * Handle customer complaints including the implementation of problem-solving actions to ensure product quality. Maintain all required documentation for closure. * Support the QC Department in the proper documentation and disposition of non-conforming product. * Work with departments to assure thorough Corrective Action problem solving implementation. * Review product and process changes to ensure proper documentation and actions related to risk assessment are complete. * Train Quality Assurance Inspectors and manufacturing personnel in understanding specifications, new product, procedures, and measurement techniques. * Lead or participate in internal/external Quality System audits. * Maintain effective working relations, communications and feedback with all other departments. * Lead and develop Quality Engineering and technical staff. * Other duties as assigned. **Education and Experience Requirements** * BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent of 8 years of relevant experience in a technical filed. * 2 years minimum in a quality, engineering or manufacturing role. * Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, CQE, CQA or Lead Auditor certification a plus **Preferred Skills and Abilities** * Statistical techniques as applied to assembly/manufacturing * Product and process development * Risk management * Root Cause investigation * Lean and 6 sigma tools * Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision * Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities * Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities of complex systems * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite * SAP experience * AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience * Blueprint reading and basic metrology and GD&T experience preferred **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Travel Required**   None   Minimal   Estimated 25%