Quality Engineer - Aerospace Parts Manufacturing

Primary Purpose

The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving quality forward by effective communication both internally and externally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining configuration control documentation through contract review and blueprint/specification control.
• Works independently while effectively collaborating across Engineering, Operations and Quality.
• Manages Multiple customer accounts including OEM's and sub tiers. Can perform as a backup QE for additional customers.
• Work with Engineering to submit waivers and concessions as required/requested.
• Work with Engineering review and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Participate in investigation and disposition of customer complaints and customer returns, actively supporting root cause analysis and development of practical solutions.
• Communicate and submit Corrective Actions as needed to customers and internally.
• Review purchase orders received and issued for customer related items.
• Internal quality representative for internal and external customers, building strong working relationships across functions, including production personnel.
• Achieve certification for customers source inspection as necessary, including completing training and certification.
• Responsible for working towards various continual improvement projects, proactively identifying opportunities and supporting implementation of solutions.
• May involve training/coaching.
• Must be Trained as Internal Auditor, participates in internal audits, external audits, special process audits, customer audits.
• Subject matter expert with customer specific requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years experience as a Quality Engineer or comparable quality discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but may be offset with applicable experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basics of using networks and network folders.
• Able to upload and download information from various customer websites.
• Communicate effectively via direct interactions (in person, conference call, group meetings), as well as indirectly via email for example.
• Write clear instructions for others to follow successfully.
• Well organized and able to multi-task effectively as well as use other recourses to accomplish tasks.
• Ability and willingness to work in a high-paced team-oriented environment with a hands-on collaborative approach.
• Positive attitude, willingness to get the job done.
• Read and understand blueprints, detailed customer specifications/requirements.
• Work independently and be self-directed.

Preferred

• Experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100
• Experience in castings industry

Benefits

Benefits include quarterly bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company paid life insurance, and other great benefits!

Pay Range

Pay Range: TBD