Sedalia Senior Quality Engineer

Prysmian•Sedalia, MO

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us The Sr. Quality Engineer is a professional level position, reporting to the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager. Sr. Quality Engineer will establish, implement, direct, and maintain quality assurance and procedures throughout the various stages of manufacturing to assure a finished product with the highest quality possible while keeping material scrap at a minimum. The person will work with associates at all levels of the organization to continuously improve our quality system and develop plant performance. In addition, this person is responsible for supporting the plant's QMS and other management systems and provides direct contact with customers, UL and other regulatory agency representatives as required.

Requirements

A results driven, motivated person who has demonstrated ability to work in a high performance-manufacturing environment.
Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis.
Good attention to details, but able to see the big picture
Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Solid planning, leadership and administrative skills.
Demonstrates high energy, urgency and fast pace.
Good understanding of business practices; can understand impact of quality function to overall business results.
5 years manufacturing experience (quality assurance); able to understand appropriate product specifications.
Comfortable with a variety of software systems, including spreadsheets and database systems.
Experience in Root Cause analysis, corrective actions, Lean/Six Sigma)
Experience with ISO, LPA, and other standard quality systems.
Leadership experience in a team-based environment
BS degree minimum, preferable in engineering or related practical science

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification a plus.
Experience with wire and cable a plus

Responsibilities

Establish electrical test and measuring system to ensure validity and quality of all applicable cables, throughout the manufacturing process.
Develop and maintain effective systems to achieve plant goals and objectives.
Maintain orderly records to demonstrate compliance with specifications.
Development and implementation of appropriate sampling and/or control methods as needed to assure desired product quality levels.
Manage corrective actions as needed.
Investigate returned materials due to quality complaints and ensure that the necessary corrective action is initiated and implemented to prevent recurrence.
Develop and communicate effective quality performance metrics throughout the organization.
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects
Evaluate trends using statistical analysis and collaborate with other departments in the development of corrective actions.
Support plant efforts to maintain and conform to plant quality standards.
Facilitate customer and regulatory agency inspections.
Provide support to other departments in their pursuit of improved processes.
Support system audits and serve as an internal auditor for the Sedalia Management System
Perform related duties as directed by QHSE Manager.