Quality Engineer

Purpose

To support and assist the Quality Manager in daily responsibilities including creation of quality standards for new products; leading a cross functional validation team; investigating customer & supplier quality issues; leading corrective & preventative action teams; oversee quarantined and non-conforming materials disposition; and completion of all documentation for FAI's and PPAPs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations and best practices
• Developing and maintaining quality standards for new and existing products
• Lead a cross functional team for the validation of processes for new and changing processes
• Completion of Control Plan, PFMEA and Process Flow diagrams
• Analysis quality trends and develop continuous improvement initiatives to correct the trends
• Completion of First Article Inspections
• Assist with performing inspections of parts throughout various processes as needed
• Responsible for investigating corrective action requests from customer regarding part/product rejection
• Responsible for leading internal teams in corrective action implementation and verification
• Participate in the material review board for quarantined materials and dispositions of non-conforming product
• Utilize applicable computer systems to adjust/move inventories to adjust for scrap/non-conforming materials
• Verify/investigate submitted continuous improvement ideas and provide feedback/verification of each
• Responsible for investigating supplier quality issues with incoming materials, including follow-up with purchasing/customer to receive proper credits
• Assistance to the quality team in maintaining JBC's quality management system
• Embrace a team attitude that aligns with JBC's Core Values. Participate in team projects and meetings as assigned.
• Support JBC offsite facilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Work experience in manufacturing Aerospace or Medical Products preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications required
• Detailed oriented and strong written and verbal communications skills required
• Must be able to read blueprints and be proficient in the usage of Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gages, etc.
• ASQ Certification a plus but not required

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/Office environment. Employee must be able to adapt to frequent changes in procedures and methods as company grows.
• Work performed in a plant/production environment
• Contains any number of elements including but not limited to fiberglass/insulation material, dust, fumes, and noise.
• Must be able to work as part of a team or independently with limited supervision

Physical Demands

• Light to moderate physical effort required on a constant basis
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility for an entire shift
• Eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, and face masks are available and required in certain areas

Schedule

• Normal schedule – 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday (8-hour shifts)

Supervisory Responsibilities: None