Quality Engineer

The Company

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. 

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. 

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). 

More information about the overall organization can be found at

Since our inception, Versatile Mold and Design, Inc. (VMD) has been committed to improving the long-term competitive edge of our customer through innovative engineering and mold performance. We are a full-service molding facility capable of providing support through all phases of the molding process, from design to mold sampling. We have applied our expertise in engineering thermoset, thermoplastic injection, compression, injection-compression, and transfer as well as general machining and refurbishment, to give our customers the latest in technology.

We work together with our customers as a team. Our management, each with hands-on experience, ensures that the customer is involved at each stage of the project. The design operators and toolmakers work closely with engineering and take personal pride in the quality and workmanship of each mold. Individual contribution and commitment is encouraged from every member of the VMD Team. We offer both domestic and offshore tooling to provide the best in service and competitive pricing to our customers.

The Position 

Pro-actively work with internal/external customer to improve product quality. Undertake continuous improvement activities based on data driven approach to drive scrap/returns reduction. Improve on quality management system, including auditing and help maintaining ISO 9001 certification, train plant quality personnel on approved part inspection method/frequency. Assist with quality training with various employees. Create standard work instructions, procedures, & profiles when needed for manufacturing, engineering & quality. Review of prints, standards & assist with maintenance of print & standard revisions.

Job Description           

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with quality management system such as ISO-9001.
• Organizing plant quality auditing activities.
• Organize plant calibration activities.
• Closely work with internal customers to drive continuous improvement.
• Review internal and external (RGA’s) non-conformances.
• Work closely with inspection team members to uplift inspection skill set.
• Issue/Respond to Internal/External Corrective actions (8D’s) requests as required.
• Maintain product certifications for Specialty Products as assigned.
• Develop PPAP’s, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams and PFMEA.
• Perform capability studies on process as requested – CpK, PpK.
• Create standard work instructions and quality profiles for manufacturing, engineering, & quality of parts & special manufacturing processes.
• Supports product development.
• Assist with detail of engineering notes & work to the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with quality training of inspectors, operators, supervisors.
• Review prints, material specifications, & standards, & assist maintaining of latest revisions.
• Analyze data to identify trends in product quality.
• Less than 5% travel may be required.

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

Job Requirements     

Education

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent discipline is required with a minimum of 4 years quality engineering experience working in an ISO/TS certified company. 

Skills & Relevant Work Experience 

• 4 years quality engineering experience working in ISO/TS certified facility.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management systems, Kaizen, DOE, FMEA and other best practice protocols is preferred.
• Superior organizational, analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking, written and verbal communications skills.
• Good negotiation, conflict resolution, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Must be able to perform as a team leader and team player.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project software.
• Basic knowledge of operating measurement equipment (CMM preferred).

Physical Requirements 

• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for regular operation of a computer. 
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly. 
• Life, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40lbs occasionally. 
• Exposure to typical manufacturing and office environment. 
• Exposure to extremes of heat in manufacturing area.

 Key Competencies

• Commitment to EHS – The employee must continually demonstrate an unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of health and safety for the workforce and be a leader in ensuring the company maintains its high levels of environmental performance.
• Unquestionable Integrity - Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity when engaging with associates, distributors, and stakeholders. Leads ethically by example and fosters a culture firmly grounded in the values of the organization.
• Collaborative Style – Engages stakeholders in problem solving and decision making. Is adept at bringing people together to tackle issues rather than dictate solutions. Has a collegial, inclusive working style and is professional and courteous. Builds strong relationships both internally and externally. Is both confident and humble.
• Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.

EOE M/F/D/V