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Dorman Quality Engineer II in Colmar, Pennsylvania
Quality Engineer II
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Date: Sep 9, 2024
Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915
Company: Dorman Products
Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.
Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading projects to continuously improve the quality of our products and processes. Working as a project leader, this engineer works closely with department leadership to define improvement targets, drive corrective action to reduce defects, and measure & analyze process capabilities to implement improvements. This is a hybrid role, in the office Monday through Friday with the ability to work remotely on Friday.
Primary Duties
Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve product and process issues.
Ensure quality issues for new and existing products are addressed proactively using Advanced Quality Planning tools including FMEA, Control plans, Process Flow Charts, and Statistical Process Capability
Educate contributors on quality system requirements, as well as problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies
Actively contribute to cross-functional teams
Support product development and reverse engineering functions
Support local site quality and operations
Implement controls to prevent reoccurrence on nonconformances
Qualifications
Experience within a manufacturing environment and a good understanding of manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of product qualification testing, inspection tools & equipment, supplier quality activities
Working knowledge of root cause analysis techniques: 8D, 3x5Y, Shainin, DFSS, DMAIC
Working knowledge of APQP processes: DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
Knowledge in automotive vehicle component function and system infrastructure
Automotive product experience preferred
Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite; focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Knowledge of materials; plastic, rubber, and especially metals
Demonstrated leading of Continuous Improvement activities
Exposure and use of statistical applications a plus
Working knowledge of materials, finishes, and specifications (SAE, ASME, ANSI, etc.)
Creating, implementing, and improving Procedures and Work Instructions
Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.
Education / Experience
BS degree in engineering discipline; minimum 3 years’ experience working on product/process projects
Minimum 1 year experience in root cause analysis/problem solving.
Experience within manufacturing environments; demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes.
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Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com