Position Summary and Objective

The role of the Process Quality Engineer Lead is to validate that the manufactured products meet the quality standard agreed with the customer. Furthermore, develop quality systems and develop the product and process through continuous improvement activities, corrective and preventive actions. Also, ensure that all personnel are trained against the respective quality standard.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position:

Monitoring and analysing product quality performance through our standard APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process
Developing and implementing quality control systems
Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues
Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements
Initiate Kaizen events, conduct quality system improvements and drive lean manufacturing principles on the shop floor
Lead customer complaint investigations and communications
Support in the process qualification of new machinery
Support in floor management systems such as Gemba, escalations and daily routines
Lead job planning, job closure and FMEAs
Lead a team of process quality experts and quality controllers, responsible for maintaining the quality standard for the quality department.
Assist with the development of audit plans for product and process audits
Use and follow CBS methodology within the department and the PA&T area.
Support the leadership team, executing the strategy for authentication in terms of the core identification and verification propositions
Provide subject matter expertise to support effective decision-making, provide input as required to the annual strategic planning cycle
Support and follow the governance and operational disciplines applicable across the division.

Common to All Roles:

To ensure full participation in the personal development process and maintain an up-to-date record of all training and development activities / programs
To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Crane company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to values and behaviours, environmental health and safety, ethics and codes of conduct, as it is through living our values that we strengthen the culture of our business and demonstrate our understanding of our company code of conduct and values

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Position Qualifications:

Experience

3 years of experience in a similar role

Experience in a quality-related function would be preferable
Language Proficiency

Fluent in English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in a related field

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and lean processes
Demonstrated competency in project management
Excellent communication skills and a team player
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Working Hours and Conditions

On-site.

Crane Authentication is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Crane Authentication is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Process Quality Engineer Lead

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