Quality Engineer

Job Position Summary

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering environment
• Quality Engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Thorough understanding of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment
• Experience with ISO-9001 or AS-9100 Quality Management Systems
• Experience with common machine shop gaging and techniques
• Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency
• Ability to identify root cause and determine corrective actions
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of 6S
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading (GD&T)
• Required to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Strong understanding of AS9102 First Article submittal process
• Ability to perform internal audits independently

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard
• Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required
• Serves as ‘Voice of the Customer’ reviewing concerns, questions and nonconforming material
• Analyze failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective action for process related concerns and/or customer complaints
• Review, analyze, and determine root cause and corrective actions for internal nonconforming material
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system and tools as well as work with manufacturing and engineering personnel in support of the quality function
• Interfaces with engineering and operations to ensure successful new product launches
• Supports the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements
• Continuously improve first piece, in-process, and final inspection processes and procedures
• Follow 6S procedures and maintain a clean organized work area
• Posts Key Business Indicators in support of company and corporate goals
• Aids in developing personnel to improve skills required to reduce final inspection turn-backs
• Installs statistical sampling and monitoring of processes as required, reports on trends
• Assists in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System
• Lead the submittal of First Article Inspection Reports
• Performs audits (6S, internal) and assists in external audits (customer, 3rd-party, registrar, NADCAP)
• Other duties as assigned by management

Working Conditions

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust and mist
• Skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid
• Exposure to sharp metal edges
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities

Physical Requirements

• Must have ability to read applicable customer/B&E documents with or without corrective lenses
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required
• Must be able to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time