Quality Engineer 2

The Quality Engineer 2 is responsible for providing quality assurance and control support to customers, suppliers, and internal production; ensuring products, components, parts, and material conform to customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements. This position is a key liaison with internal staff, suppliers, and customers on Quality related matters. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager. Key Performance Indicators Safety First Pass Yield Scrap Cost of Quality Throughput Primary Duties & Responsibilities Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety). Ensure a safe, productive and rewarding working environment. For all RFQs (request for quotes) and sales orders, review customer documentation and ensure manufacturing, technical and quality requirements are met and documented. Preemptively identify and communicate issues that can be resolved early, thus avoiding costly Inspection or Manufacturing options that delay processes. Interpret customer requirements that may have hidden costs. (i.e., inspection, fixturing, tooling, special processing, etc.) Review or create order specific Inspection & Control Plans and other Quality documentation. Address quality inquiries and concerns from our customer and their representatives Participated on all 6s Programs Comply and enforce Cardinal Rules of Quality Provide quality customer interface to assure requirements are understood and satisfied. Host and participate with customer audits, work collaboratively with customers to identify quality gaps, assure corrective action resolution, and oversee continual improvement activities to meet or exceed customer expectations. Perform and lead internal audit activity to identify process enhancements and ensure compliance with QMS. Responsible for ensuring RCAs are implemented for CARs and NCRs Obtain AS13100 Supplier Self Released Certification Implementation of AS13100 Quality Management System – supplemental. Monitor quality control activities and processes at suppliers. Review and analyze corrective action and non-conformance data to eliminate non-conformances. Recommend new techniques and processes to improve the flow of data and documentation Assist with training production staff in the implementation of QMS and inspection procedures. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills Knowledge of machining, special processes and applicable specifications AS13000 8D Problem Solving Requirements training or experience Lean manufacturing basics Trouble shooting skills with focus on process improvement Project Management Ability to analyze and interpret data Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes Ability to complete work assignments accurately and quickly, while always focusing on accomplishing the goal Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision Strong organization and planning skills Team Oriented Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Oracle experience preferred Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends when required Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or related field preferred 2+ related experience in a manufacturing environment; machining industry preferred Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001); aerospace required