Quality Engineer - 1st Shift

About the role

Join a team of professionals where you will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Quality Manager in developing and maintaining effective inspection processes and thorough inspection documentation. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CMM inspection programs and fixturing, emphasizing streamlining and automating inspection data collection.
• Support Quality Engineer Manager in the development of production part approval documentation, such as UPAP documentation.
• Review inspection reports generated in the Inspection Expert software.
• Work with the Mechanical Engineer and Product Development Engineer to ensure that all required inspection items are documented.
• Support inspection and production departments in the selection of appropriate measurement gaging and methods. Design and develop specialized gaging when appropriate.
• Provide support for inspection staff in trouble shooting measurement issues including correlation, repeatability, and accuracy.
• Support the Quality Engineering Manager in the collection, analysis, and electronic submission of aerospace inspection/certification documents for customer approval of part shipment.
• Perform blade profile analysis using analysis tools such as Smart Profile and other tools developed by engineering and generate reports per customer requirements.
• Support Quality Engineering Manager in documenting non-conformances in both the quality management system software and in customer format (i.e. EQN, etc.).
• Support Quality Manager in the writing of process documentation and inspection related work instructions.
• Support Corporate SPC Specialist in implementing Statistical Process Controls both in the production areas and final inspection (with data provided directly from CMM).
• Participate in the Contract Review process as the Quality representative. Provide input to Sales and Manufacturing concerning quality requirements. Ensure that all customer quality requirements can be met. Work with the customer when needed to clarify any unique quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment, with CMM and DCC experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Measurement System Analysis using tools such as Infinity QS and Minitab.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ability to understand customer-specific quality requirements, including customer quality manuals, procedures, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of customer’s supplier portals and navigation therein.
• Broad knowledge of GD&T/ANSI 14.5 and specific knowledge of mechanical measurement methodologies, equipment, and gaging.
• Working knowledge of process certification, process audits, and root cause analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word and Excel.
• Broad knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra as applied to mechanical and CMM measurements.
• Maintain adequate near vision by means of annual test (per the requirements of Work Instruction WIQA.05).
• Occasional lifting and carrying of 25 lbs. or more and standing for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Must maintain adequate near vision by means of annual test (per the requirements of Work Instruction WIQA.05).
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of 25 lbs. or more and standing for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Statistical Process Control
• Measurement System Analysis
• AS9100
• GD&T/ANSI 14.5
• Measurement Methodologies
• Process Certification
• Root Cause Analysis
• MS Office Suite: Word and Excel
• Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including dental and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subsidized medical, and voluntary vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off, holidays, paid parental leave, and annual volunteer time.
• Quarterly bonuses of up to 12.5% of gross earnings when targets are met.
• 401(k), opportunities for profit-sharing, and skills advancement through the Educational Center, training programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• On-site fitness centers, basketball/squash courts, walking trails, wellness classes, and chiropractic care.

Pay

Details on pay structure not specified.

Schedule

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