Westfall Technik, LLC

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Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being ta fast growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Delta Yimin Technologies, Inc, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer, with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems

meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory

guidelines. This role focuses on validation planning, inspection control, metrology systems,

and cross-functional quality support. The Quality Engineer also serves as the main quality

point of contact for customer concerns and is responsible for leading the review and

disposition of Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs). The position supports product

integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing

operation.

Desired Skills And Experience

  • Validation Planning & Execution
  • Develop, review, and execute equipment, process, and product validation

protocols including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational

Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification).

  • Define and manage validation master plans, validation schedules, and test

methods in alignment with engineering and regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to validate new tooling, equipment,

product designs, and process changes.

  • Document and maintain all validation records, traceability matrices, and

summary reports in accordance with the company’s Quality Management

System (QMS).

  • Inspection Planning & Execution
  • Design and implement effective inspection strategies for incoming materials,

in-process production, and final product release.

  • Create and maintain inspection criteria, control plans, and visual aids based

on product specifications and engineering drawings (including GD&T).

  • Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), capability studies, and inspection

audits to ensure compliance with defined quality standards.

  • Train inspectors and production personnel on proper inspection procedures

and defect identification.

  • Metrology & Measurement Systems
  • Oversee calibration and maintenance of all measurement and inspection

equipment, ensuring traceability to national/international standards.

  • Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), including Gage

Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R), to validate the reliability of

measurement tools.

  • Recommend and implement metrology best practices, including appropriate

inspection techniques for complex geometries and tolerances.

  • NCMR Review & Disposition
  • Review and evaluate Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) from

production, inspection, or incoming material.

  • Lead disposition decisions (use-as-is, rework, return to vendor, or scrap) in

collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

  • Document actions taken and ensure appropriate containment and corrective

actions are implemented.

  • Customer Interface & Communication
  • Act as the main point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and

issue resolution.

  • Respond to customer complaints and initiate root cause analysis and

corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).

  • Provide timely updates and reports to customers regarding product quality,

non-conformance investigations, and corrective actions.

  • Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer-specific requirements,

and industry standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, etc.).

  • Participate in internal and external quality audits and support audit

preparedness and corrective actions.

  • Maintain documentation such as non-conformance reports (NCRs), deviation

records, and change control documentation.

  • Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead or support root cause investigations and the implementation of

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving

tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.

  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to reduce

scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

  • Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to optimize process

capability and efficiency.

  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Collect, analyze, and present quality data including inspection results,

validation outcomes, calibration status, and nonconformance trends.

  • Generate monthly/quarterly quality performance reports for internal reviews

and customer reporting.

  • Utilize statistical tools (SPC, Minitab, Excel, etc.) to interpret data and drive

decisions.

  • Supplier Quality (as needed)
  • Support supplier qualification processes, including review of supplier

validation and inspection plans.

  • Evaluate supplier performance through incoming inspection results and

nonconformance trends.

  • Work with suppliers to address quality issues and support improvement

actions.

  • Other Duties as Assigned
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and meet operational

priorities.

Specific Skill Set

Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills to

interface with teams and customers.

Presentation Excellent analytical skills to identify root causes and

recommend corrective actions.

System Proficient in quality management systems (QMS), ERP

systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Analytics Familiar with statistical tools (SPC, MSA), FMEA, control

plans, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Exposure

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or

equivalent)

  • 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment
  • In-depth knowledge of validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ), inspection

planning, and metrology systems

  • Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, and control plans
  • Experience in using quality tools and statistical analysis techniques (SPC, MSA,

FMEA, Gage R&R)

  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, or other relevant

standards

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with quality software tools (e.g., Minitab, QMS platforms) is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to

moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are

e of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of

this job.

  • Ability to work well with others, one on one, remote, via video and phone.
  • Ability to work independently

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis

of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity,

gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed,

physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition

(as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS),

marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information,

citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our

management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement,

Promotion, Transfer, Training, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Activities And General

treatment during employment

What You’ll Love About Us:

  • Salary: $120,000 (Based on education and experience)
  • 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
  • 401K, Plus Employer Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
  • We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Plastics Manufacturing

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