Quality Engineer

PMX Industries is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America.

Since our founding, we have been committed to continually improving our safety and environmental performance through ongoing training and new technology. Safety is a top priority. PMX employees also have an active recycling program of metals, cardboard, plastic, and paper. We believe there are direct links between worker safety, quality systems, environmental performance, and economic success.

Business is conducted in accordance with company policies which are based on respect and accountability. PMX has earned a reputation for integrity and consistently meeting high standards. We support our communities and strive to be good neighbors. We know that business success begins with our employees!

We go far beyond simple compliance with federal and state regulations. We are dedicated to creating value for all that we serve.

Quality Engineer:

• Expected to follow all safety rules and policies and work in a manner that protects themselves and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.
• Establish standard work practices, procedures and methods to reduce process variation and ensure that processes have demonstrated stability and acceptable capacity.
• Diagnose and solve manufacturing process problems, using appropriate techniques.
• Implement changes in work practices, procedures and methods that would result in permanent, overall and continuous improvement in productivity, quality and cost.
• Perform equipment utilization and capability studies.
• Conduct testing to verify that operation and controls are adequate through evaluation of production trial runs.
• Provide training on fundamentals of SPC for production personnel.
• Use engineering principles to provide engineering support to customers as required.
• Investigate customer complaints, including identification of the work center that originated the problem.
• Facilitate corrective action and initiate preventative action with PMX personnel or by on-site customer visits.
• Complete internal process audits to determine system capabilities to meet customer requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree (preferred) in an engineering discipline, preferably in Metallurgy or Material Science, and/or five years of Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Skills:

• Strategic business orientation with strong customer focus.
• Data analysis and charting skills.
• Familiarity with statistical and root cause analysis tools or equivalent methods for problem solving.
• Understanding of process flow of an order from receipt of inquiry to shipment.
• Sound communication, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to plan work.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.