Quality Engineer

Location: Sumter, Sc

Salary Range: $ 71,000.00 to $ 84,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing leadership and support on assigned programs and projects ensuring that the Company’s products are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications and Company quality requirements.  Serves as a liaison between customers, vendors, and the Company on quality related issues, in support of company goal and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

•   Reviews company and customer drawings, changes, inspections sheets, process procedures, test procedures, procurement documentation, quality manuals and inspection sheets ensuring company and customer quality requirements are met on assigned products, programs, and projects.

• Establish, lead and direct teams in root cause analysis and corrective action as required.
• Assists in the monitoring, maintaining of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for m anufacturing operations as implemented and assist in the performance of various statistical analysis activities i.e. process capability studies, gauge R&R studies, Measurement System Analysis, etc.

• Provides technical support to assigned functional areas including visual aids, inspection sheets for final inspection and QAS in support of the Company’s Quality objectives.
• Supervises Quality Assurance Technicians as assigned.
• Provides guidance to Quality Assurance Technician, production supervision, channel lead persons, and operators on company quality requirements.
• Interacts with representatives from a variety of functional areas, including application/design engineering, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, channel supervision and production and inspection personnel relating to products and programs associated with Quality Assurance.

• Interfaces with customer quality and engineering representatives on a variety of quality related issues to include design review, advance quality planning, vendor reviews and engineering changes, as required.
• Documents Quality Assurance procedures and processes in accordance with applicable

specification.

• Responsible for design and improvement of effective gauging systems to verify the product

conformity.

• Perform contract review as assigned.
• Prepare, manage, track, and compile all associated prototype samples and documentation as 

per the customer’s requirements.

• Responsible for adjusting in-process sampling plans based on SPC and customer concern   

information to ensure improved compliance to specifications.

• Designs and maintains quality control documentation, forms, and inspection sheets.

• Monitor channel quality performance EOL rejects, scrap and TER’s to drive continuous improvement using six sigma methodology.
• Responsible for tracking timely and effective response on customer concerns (RMA’s / TER’s, etc.) for production channel they are assigned.
• Conducts a variety of audits including but not limited to:  QT-13, Channel Risk Assessment (CRA) audits, vendor, internal audits, process audits and product audits in support of the plant annual internal audit schedule.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical equivalent and three to five years of related experience in a manufacturing/metal removal environment. 

Extensive knowledge of geometric tolerancing (ANSI-Y14.5) and experience with gauging and calibration, and statistical methods and analysis.   

Able to effectively work in an environment requiring considerable independent judgment, analysis, creativity, pragmatism, and self-motivation. 

Refers to supervisor for clarification of priorities, objectives, or policies.  Able to effectively operate with considerable latitude for non-reviewed actions and decision making and accountability for outcomes. 

Self-starter with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization. 

Incumbent must possess a high degree of computer literacy and be fully fluent in the use of MS Office Suite

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. ?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment.  Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution:  100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Quality Manager

Location: Sumter, Sc

Job ID: 22802

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