QUALITY ENGINEER

THE COMPANY:

 

Polymer Plainfield Companies is a leading manufacturer of custom precision metal and plastic components and assemblies for the automotive, electrical, medical, and appliance industries.  It is a 100+ million dollar global company that has nine plants in five countries.  It takes great pride in its state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and facilities.  Throughout its long history, it has invested in talent, training, and innovative technology to produce QUALITY PRODUCTS, provide EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, and promote ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH. 

 

Plainfield Pixley Richards, Inc, a division of Plainfield Companies, is a recognized industry leader with “world classâ€� capabilities.  Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it is a premier, TS-certified injection molder, insert injection molder, and component product assembler servicing all major markets across multiple product types.  Its success and continued growth can be attributed to its dedicated employees, technical superiority, creativity, customer service, and its ability to quickly adapt to new and changing market conditions. 

 

 

THE JOB:

 

Plainfield Pixley Richards, Inc. seeks a hands-on, customer-driven Quality Engineer who will report to the Manager of Quality and Engineering.Will be responsible for incorporating defect prevention techniques throughout all stages of the product quality planning process involved in the manufacture of plastic molded products for primarily automotive and medical markets. 

 

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

 BS in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.  At least five years experience in a technical position related to quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.Computer literacy that includes Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word), Statistical Software, Calibration Software, and CMM Programming. Ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct quality issues.  Preferred Secondary Training includes: Disciplined Problem Solving, Advanced SPC, APQP/PPAP Process, GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5, Plastic Molding Processes, and TS16949/ISO9000 Quality Systems.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·  Assist Program Engineering in APQP activities associated with Quality Engineering such as development of PFMEA and Control Plans, including identification of appropriate measurement methods.

·  Assist in design and development of gauging for measurement.

·  Assist manufacturing in defect prevention activities.

·  Perform Disciplined Problem Solving Techniques such as 5-Why and 8D analyses.

·  Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

·  Support purchasing with supplier development activities.

·  Manage MRB Process.

·  Program and operate CMM equipment as necessary.

·  Assist in the development of DOE studies with Quality Assurance, Program Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Process Engineering.

·  Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

·  Various other miscellaneous duties as required.

 

 

We offer a competitive salary, full company benefits, and exciting career opportunities.  Please send your resume, with salary requirements, to   latkinson@polymerplainfield.com or fax resume to (815) 439-2970  EOE m/f/d/v