Quality Engineer

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Syracuse is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

What We Have To Offer

• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Role

Work cooperatively in a team environment to support development of robust manufacturing processes and quality systems to support the company’s growth in the industrial and aerospace investment casting markets.

Responsibilities

• Gather, interpret, and audit data to determine acceptance of product to customer specifications (internal and external).
• Identify/define problems; perform root cause analysis, and support solution implementation to address problems that affect yield, rework, and overall quality of the product using a standardized approach (PDCA, Six Sigma, …).
• Take a leadership role in resolving cross-functional problems.
• Develop, maintain, and advance CPP quality systems, procedures, and practices.
• Develop and document quality work procedures and processes.
• Review contracts for adherence with CPP standards and practices.
• Interact with CPP NDT level III personnel to ensure product compliance.
• Oversee conformance and quality enforcement of casting manufacturing process.
• Routinely audit production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of the results.
• Manage resolution of non-conforming material/processes.
• Support the identification of process yield issues using various data analysis techniques (statistical, mathematical, DOE, 6 Sigma, etc.) to uncover variables in the process that are not maintained in a controlled fashion.
• Communicate with customers to resolve/address quality system concerns/inquires.
• Participate during customer/external audits including preparation, guidance and closure.
• Drive closure of preventative/corrective actions, customer returns/inquires.
• Actively participate in Continuous improvement of process/product such that castings meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering team the applicable qualification documentation and data submittal packages.
• Review quality shipment documentation including certificates of conformance and other quality audit checklists.
• Supervise and verify the accuracy of gage R&R studies, process capability, SPC, correlation and other data related statistical activities.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure organization objectives are achieved.
• Use problem solving tools and techniques to increase profitability.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere with respect and communication in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Engineering Discipline or 7-10 years of applicable experience.
• Experience: Quality systems, and/or formal training in Quality tools.
• Certifications/Licenses: CQA or CQ Engineer preferred.
• Basic engineering skills.
• Knowledge and application of statistics.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs.
• Quality system and problem solving skills.
• Able to interpret customer drawings, specifications, reports and basic working knowledge of GD&T.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good verbal communications with all levels of CPP management and manufacturing.
• Familiar with FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documentation.

Working Environment

• Office Environment with frequent activity in the factory.
• Physical Demands: Sitting/standing for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 20 lbs, extended periods of time using a computer screen.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional.
• Required PPE: Check for required PPE in areas you may be working. Safety Glasses and Steel Toed Shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant.

Pay

$75,000-$95,000