Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

Design, install, and evaluate quality assurance processes, process/product controls, and procedures in a facility dedicated to Aerospace chemical processing. Conduct training of QA concepts and tools.  Continuously improve quality assurance and control processes in order to deliver zero defects to customers. Maintain and improve compliance with NADCAP and QMS requirements.  MUST be willing to be hands-on, this position will not just sit at their desk all day.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor and act on quality indicators.
• Monitor and oversee calibration of all instruments for the site.
• Select gauging techniques/methods for inspection and evaluation of in-process and finished product.
• Develop and maintain process/product controls including process/equipment verification.
• Verify internal, supplier, and customer corrective action implementation and effectiveness.
• Perform statistical analysis.
• Perform internal and supplier quality audits.
• Train on quality methods
• Manages corrective action system and responds to customer complaints.
• Manage 3rd party and customer audits and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform capability studies and implement improvement plans.
• Interpret industry specification/requirements and NADCAP requirements to obtain and sustain NADCAP certification.
• Manage document control for the site’s business management system.
• Oversee laboratory activities. Review results and recommend necessary adjustments when needed.
• Oversee periodic testing for the site. Assure testing is performed to schedule and that results are documented, reviewed and action is taken when required.
• Provide support through all stages of the nonconformance process until final closure.

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5 years Quality Engineering experience
• MUST BE willing to be hands-on
• Significant problem-solving skills/experience
• Thorough knowledge of statistical techniques and quality systems
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office and statistical software.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of advanced quality tools including APQP, FMEA, etc.
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• A technical BS degree is preferred.