Quality Engineer

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers' standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9002, ISO:14001, and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

General Job Description:

In this position, the Quality Engineer works as a direct liaison between Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to ensure the shop floor is effective in producing quality product for our customers. It is the responsibility of the Quality Engineer to implement measurement control processes, sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques with the operators and technicians. Throughout this process, the Quality Engineer performs the necessary shop training to ensure compliance with all quality standards and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with formal technical writing education as an asset

Have a team player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Have the ability to prioritize workload to meet deliveries with multiple work assignment challenges

Proven record of strong leadership and motivational skills coupled with sound decision making capabilities

Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic and sequential approaches

Good computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other statistical software such as Mini-Tab

Ability to read and understand blueprints at an advanced level

Solid understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5M

Experience with and knowledge of ISO / TS requirements

Three years or more of manufacturing / sheet metal / welding fabrication knowledge preferred

Five years or more of experience as a Quality Technician in a manufacturing business environment preferred

Skillful in operating a CMM and writing measurement programs in compliance with print specifications

Departmental Specific Duties:

Review all new project release packages in verification that customers specifications are achievable

Implement inspection plans for all new projects and update existing projects as necessary

Conduct training with shop personnel on new projects and resolve any quality related questions

Provide feedback to Engineering with any process changes

Protect the company's interests by learning our customers specifications and act as a resource for others

Ensure adherence to Company Quality procedures, documenting exceptions to Manufacturing and Quality management

Measurement Tools:

Developing inspection processes that produce both the quality and economic results quoted

Meeting promised due dates on all customer proposal requests

Continuous improvement with implementation and development of advanced technology for manufacturing

Have a "team player" attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.