Quality Engineer 3

About the role

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission of Honor God. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to plan and execute quality control/quality assurance activities for manufacturing processes and products
• Support defining critical characteristics and develop in-process inspection methods for manufactured components
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement within manufacturing operations
• Partner regularly with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align priorities and implement improvement initiatives; track and maintain departmental performance metrics
• Participate in design and drawing reviews, including development of new measurement and inspection methods
• Support the Engineering Change Process (ECP) to ensure timely awareness and implementation of design changes
• Assist with implementation of Temporary Deviations (TDs) as required
• Execute quality workflows within the DDI (NIP) process and related systems
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA), DMAICs, and Kaizens for product and process quality issues using established corrective action procedures and 6 sigma methodology
• Coordinate with Engineering to support First Article Inspections (FAIs) for internally manufactured parts
• Support the Customs, limited, and special builds release process
• Confirm requirements are met prior to production
• Contribute to Quality deliverables within the Stage-Gate/new product introduction process
• Train and guide personnel on corrective action processes and applicable quality tools and techniques
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering team to recommend and drive manufacturing quality improvements, including process controls and inspection enhancements
• Support development and implementation of Process Control Plans (PCPs) for new and existing products
• Perform and participate in capability studies and other statistical analyses to improve product and process quality
• Support Quality visual management and team board metrics, ensuring timely and accurate updates
• Perform assigned duties using established procedures, instructions, and pre-defined guidelines
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts supporting Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity objectives
• Contribute to company standards on high integrity, safety, and a positive work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field + 5 years previous manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• 5 years minimum of engineering experience or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field

Skills

• Work proactively with others through teamwork and cooperation
• Manage time efficiently, use sound judgment, pay great attention to detail and provide excellent record keeping skills
• Self-motivated; willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, work under the pressure of deadlines, interact and effectively communicate with all company officials, employees, vendors, customers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with Company Values

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by position and/or Company policy