Corporate Quality Engineer

About the role

Responsible for product quality assessment and improvement. Works with local Quality Managers, Process Metallurgists, Operations Management and employees to improve product quality through standard practices, process control and understanding customer requirements. Provides technical assistance and quality support to the Quality and Operations management group for all Universal Facilities. Reports to the Corporate Director Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and direction to the organization with solid Quality System Management skills.
• Follow all Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure technical standards and work instructions are followed to meet product quality requirements.
• Lead customer and regulatory audits, including AS9100 and Nadcap HT and MTL, at all facilities.
• Interface regularly with local General Managers, Quality Managers, Operations, and technical groups.
• Facilitate APQP activities including FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
• Perform internal and external audits on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action sessions to ensure effective completion.
• Review and provide direction to augment local Level II Quality Assurance procedures.
• Develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving.
• Remain flexible to handle emergency issues as they arise.
• Travel as necessary to all USAP locations and suppliers.
• Provide support to allow the Quality Assurance department to function properly.
• Report all witness incidents involving injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to appropriate Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a metal manufacturing or processing environment.
• Metallurgical or materials science background preferred.

Skills

• Solid foundation of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze data and make critical decisions.
• Aerospace Quality Standard and/or Nadcap experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and specifications.