Quality Engineer
RBC Bearings · Fairfield County, CT · 2 days ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
Principal Responsibilities
- Spearhead quality related projects as determined by the Heim Management Team.
- Perform statistical analysis relative to quality performance and product failure modes.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action/preventive action plans for process and customer related concerns.
- Assist Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.
- Assist with continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen events, lean manufacturing methods, etc.
- Develop training to build quality awareness.
- Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure production of new products or transfer of existing products are in accordance with approved data.
- Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
- Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure timely resolution to supplier rejections by spearheading corrective action and preventive action plans with suppliers.
- Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.
- Preparation of QA reports.
Qualifications
- An AS Degree plus 3 years of experience in a QA department in a manufacturing environment or on-the-job experience consisting of 5 years of experience in a similar environment.
- Must be able to travel appropriately 5% of the time.
- Must have experience with inspection of high precision bearings and FAA exposure is a plus or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- ISO/AS9100 requirements
- FAA standards and requirements
- Product line and manufacturing methods and processes
- Statistical analysis
- Precision measurement techniques
- Strong computer skills
- Able to communicate both orally and in writing
- Leadership skills to effectively help manager develop department staff