Quality Engineer

Posted on March 01, 2014 | QHSE / Health, Safety & Environment in nigeria

Responsibilities

Supports Quality Assurance activities related to FMC Product line management and/or Supply Chain Management including preparation of quality plans, inspection and test plans, supplier evaluation, selection, training, communication, supplier quality and process improvements and system analysis for continual improvement.

Main Tasks

– Interfaces and coordinates with Product Engineering, Project/Product Management, and Customer for resolution of quality issues.
– Interface and coordinate with CTG Engineering and Welding Engineering for Supplier Material and Welding Qualifications requirements.
– Quality Team Member whose responsibilities include recommendations for supplier audits, training, status changes, additions, removals, corrective actions, review of supplier performance evaluations.
– Perform root cause analysis and correction for repetitive supplier problems.
– Review and approve Purchase Orders for new Suppliers (Unapproved and Developmental).
– Involve in handling Corrective Action Requests (CAR’s) and Field Non-Conformance Reports (FNCR’s). Investigates problems with processes or system procedures, evaluates root cause, recommends corrective action and follows-up to ensure that action was effective.
– Performs and may lead internal and external audits of Quality Systems
– Performs and supports internal audits and FMC suppliers’ audits.
– Interface with functions on Quality related issues and training.
– Develops statistical sampling plans to inspect supplier parts at the receiving inspection.
– Develops plans and modules to effectively manage product quality
– Participates in MRB reviews.

Requirements

– BS Degree in engineering preferred or technical discipline with an minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in quality or engineering field.
– ASQ Certification in Quality Engineering, Quality Management or Quality Auditing is preferred.
– Knowledge of ISO 9001 (International Standard Organization) / API Q1 (American Petroleum Institute equivalent) preferred.
– Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with suppliers, customers, co-workers, supply chain, project management and manufacturing departments in matrix environments. Must possess excellent English communication skills.
– Demonstrates ability to guide and mentor others and demonstrates some degree of leadership ability.
– Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment where meeting customer delivery dates demands urgency.
– Good PC skills a must, including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications and a functional knowledge of databases such as MS Access and Microsoft Project