Mechanical Quality Engineer (MQE) - Softgoods

Tasks

• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

• Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

• Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.

• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.

• Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

• Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

• Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.

• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.

• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

• Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.

• Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.

• Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

• Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.

• Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.