Quality Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities related to the development and supervision of Quality as relates to Barnes suppliers
• Review and analyze digitally produced inspection data with an emphasis on enhancing in-house expertise and gaining accreditation to NADCAP Measurement and Inspection
• Integrate new parts into the quality system, working with customers, engineering, manufacturing and the quality department
• Plan and execute activities related to the development, application and maintenance of quality standards for processing materials into finished materials or product
• Prepare the First Article and VSE package for Quality Manager and customer review
• Work with Purchasing in developing purchase orders with First Article or VSE requirements
• Develop internal Quality Plans to account for 100% of all design characteristics
• Develop and perform AS 9102 first article inspection packages on new and existing programs
• Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to indicate present product and process standards, and establish proposed quality reliability expectancy of finished product
• Investigate and provide solutions to problems for processes and product non-conformance
• Create statistical quality systems, such as trend analysis to control and/or improve processes
• Review internal manufacturing plans for compliance to customer requirements
• Conduct activities related to special process approvals
• Perform quality audits of suppliers and potential suppliers
• Make decisions that could cause/prevent program or product delays and affect costs and overall system quality

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment required
• Aerospace highly preferred
• Strong background experience with digital dimensional analysis
• Knowledge of CMM operations and data analysis
• Previous experience with customer and supplier relations and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner
• Statistical Process Control background
• Detail oriented and disciplined to meeting established deadlines
• Experience with AS9100 and NADCAP accreditations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient in the interpretation of customer drawings and specifications
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications

Education Requirements

• BS degree in an engineering discipline, plus a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing or aerospace environment desired