Oetiker provides customers with peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected.  We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments.  Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors  ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications.  We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges.  With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner of the world's leading OEMs.

Essential Functions

Quality Engineer assists production personnel with product quality issues. They are the first contact in investigating customer issues and assists in maintaining the OUS Management System.

• Represent the voice of the customer
• Identify and record all non-conformances
• Recommends disposition of product quality related issues
• Conduct process/product audits
• Lead problem solving/CI teams
• Review customer quality agreements and customer specific requirements (drawings)
• Assist/back-up QA Support
• Define/update procedures/work instructions
• Maintain SPC system
• Review SPC charts
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Compliance to the Management Manual, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 requirements
• Works with the Quality and Environmental Manager to monitor and document customer scorecards
• Works with the Quality and Environmental Manager to monitor customer portals for important information and/or changes

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Mandatory - Math skills, Attention to Detail, Inspection/layout Skills, Logic & Reasoning Skills,
• Preferred - ISO 14000 and IATF 16949 Lead Auditor, Working knowledge of T.O.P.S (8D), Problem Reporting and Resolution, Advanced Product Quality Planning, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Engineering or related degree
• Prefer a minimum of three (3) years of quality assurance experience

Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.