Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in Troy, MI facility, safety, and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. We are seeking quality engineer who enjoys working as a member of a team to support, improve & drive elements of our quality standards. This position is responsible for the overall quality of manufacture products and processes. This position will report to our Quality Leader and will work collaboratively with other parts of the organization and team members to maximize success for Trystar and our customers.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived. Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right. Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success. Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity. Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness. Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive. Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate and communicate plans and activities to drive a “team” approach where needed. Support creation and implementation of quality procedures, specifications, standards, data collection and metrics to ensure products meet or exceed requirements. Drive cross functional collaboration to create, update, and maintain process Control Plans and FMEA’s Provide technical assistance as it relates to process capability and defect detection or prevention. Product release engagement to ensure manufacturability and process controls are realized. Analyze failure to meet a requirement, determine corrective and preventative action (CAPA) and use a structured problem-solving template such as 8D or 5xWhy. Review and analyze information and facilitate cross-functional efforts to systematically mitigate risk in “problem areas”. Ensure results of root cause analysis are addressed. Assist with process improvement and compliance to deliver high-quality products and services successfully and consistently on a timely basis. Participate in continuous improvement projects to eliminate scrap, reduce rework operations, and optimize inspection process and procedures. Analysis of return materials and warranty information Assist in supporting procedures and modifications in QMS, product or quality standards as needed, supporting quality ISO management.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

BS in Engineering or related technical discipline Experience 5+ years in a manufacturing environment Understanding of manufacturing and assembly methods such as fixtures, tooling, and fabrication & gaging methodology and metrology.

Additional Qualifications

Six Sigma / DMAIC problem Solving ExperienceAwareness of electrical standards or compliance certifications (UL, ETL, CSA)Exposure to statistical knowledge (probability and statistics)Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize efficientlyStrong team facilitation skills and the ability to motivate teams and individuals not in a direct line of control to advance on improvement projectsAnalytical and computer skills with experience with Epicor ERP / MRP or similar and Microsoft 365