Quality Assurance Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Data Power & Control Division as part of the Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. The Quality Assurance Engineer will plan and direct activities associated with the development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, products, and external suppliers. This will include the development of control plans and supporting FMEAs, controlling a Material Review Board (MRB) process, and process conformance auditing required by ISO 9001:2015. This position is focused on internal process conformance and improvement.

What Will You Do?

• Support continuous improvement activities that enhance internal quality systems and processes.
• Support Engineering and Operations departments to ensure transfer to production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
• Manage MRB function (material review board) and help build current practices for Control of Nonconforming Goods in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and internal documented procedures, while ensuring that cost of quality for scrap and rework are thoroughly captured so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken to drive associated costs down.
• Support Quality Control CAPA Database including timely and accurate completion and follow-up of outstanding quality concerns.
• Assist in executing internal audits and ensuring closure of resulting corrective actions.
• Implement proactive quality processes, procedures, assembly processes and poka yokes that improve overall customer quality.
• Audit previously initiated corrective actions to ensure continued compliance.
• Assist quality manager in ISO 9001:2015 sustainability and continued success.
• Assist in quality training as needed.
• Assist with calibration program.
• Additional duties to be assigned as required.
• Support quality control to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Responsible for planning and organizing control plans with associated PFMEAs.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Support the preparation of QA reports.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Three to five years of prior quality control experience with proven implementation of quality systems and tools.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing operation required.
• Strong computer skills including experience using database and spreadsheet programs.
• Experience with an enterprise resource planning program.
• Flexibility for minimal travel (~10%).

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of 3rd angle geometric drawings interpreting datums, GDT and customer specifics as required.
• Knowledge of quality principles including 5S, Kaizen Lean Methods.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Complex Problem Solving skills – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate option and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making skills – considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking skills – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills – ability to communication information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Able to meet agreed upon completion dates.
• Able to motivate team members within a cross functional team.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirement:

• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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