Quality Engineer

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Elizabethtown, KY site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Represents Quality Department on the Material Review Board.
• Review new and revised customer drawings.
• Responsible for Part Qualification, including PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Establish measurement methodologies.
• Assist in the development of statistical methods for control of processes.
• Perform Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on Quality Assurance matters.
• Assist in the development of training programs for inspection and production personnel for all quality areas.
• Develop procedures and work instructions for Quality Assurance.
• Work with Process Engineering and Program Management on qualifying new tooling, tool modifications, and material and process changes.
• Coordinate Corrective / Preventive Action.
• Responsible for Gage R & R.
• Maintain SPC software (Quality America) by adding new products, updating current products, and performing trend analysis for continuous improvement.
• Work with the Leadership Team on Continuous Improvement projects.
• Contribution to achieving Westfall Technik Goals
  • By providing the information required for employees to determine the acceptability of products and by understanding and ensuring Westfall Technik meets and exceeds the requirements of our customers, the goals of Westfall Technik are achieved.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• BS degree in a technical discipline. Other education plus experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the plastic injection molding industry with a good understanding of the process.
• Excellent knowledge of SPC/SQC methods.
• Ability to calculate dimensional tolerances including derived dimensions by using algebra and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Quality Assurance with a strong background in dimensional measurement.
• Lean Mfg. experience or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.
• Computer literate (word processing, spread sheets, SPC programs, etc.) a minimum.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) experience is a strong plug.
• ASQ certified Quality Engineer a plus.
• HACCP certified a plus.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.