Quality Engineer 1

Methode is seeking a Quality Engineer 1 to perform inspections and set quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.

As a leading global power distribution and thermal management solutions provider, Methode Power Solutions Group designs and manufactures innovative products that help engineers solve their unique design challenges. Our teams collaborate with customers to design and develop robust systems that meet the requirements of high-demand applications.

Position Summary:

Perform inspections and set quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates production limitations
• Collaborates with engineering team and production functions to ensure quality standards are in place
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment
• Support first article Inspection and approve materials, final product assemblies by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Develop, maintain, and generate CMM program and perform inspections across various stages of production
• Inspect parts and audit products according to quality and process standards. Inspection can be performed through visual, layout, dimensional, or non-destructive tests.
• May undertake root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action
• Read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications to establish correct inspection criteria
• Record observations and create documentation or reports regarding inspection and testing results
• Ensures that corrective measures and deviation meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
• May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality
• May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality methodologies and utilize quality tools to help drive continuous improvement
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• 1 - 2+ years of industry experience
• Blueprints reading and interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design electrical systems
• Microsoft Office Suite experience in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
• Ability to travel
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $70,000 - 85,000 annually.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently do hand motions and repetitive tasks including computer use with typing, must occasionally carry and lift up to 25 pounds to perform various duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time, and squatting or bending to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.