Quality Engineer

Position Summary

Sonic Industries, Inc. is a leading aerospace fastener company, and RBC Bearings is a premier global supplier of custom engineered, precision products to the aerospace and defense industries. RBC Sonic has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Prepares inspection procedures and determines appropriate inspection points.
• Reviews work orders and complete instructions specifying inspections to be performed.
• Performs Preliminary Reviews of Non-conformance Inspection Reports and evaluates in-process rejections IAW QA Process Procedures for Non-conforming Material and MRB Activity.
• Performs Contract Reviews.
• Generates Customer MRB Tags and submits to respective Program Customer Interface.
• Maintains control of respective program non-conforming parts and material in and out of MRB Bond Room.
• Maintains Metrics and prepares reports for management on quality trends.
• Led interdisciplinary teams to address quality problems.
• Assumes primary responsibility for managing moderate size projects.
• Executes projects in conformance with established policies, practices, and procedures; may develop new practices and procedures when necessary.
• Works independently and uses professional judgment and with limited need for supervision.
• Interfaces with all organizational levels and the customer.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Education and experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineer working level in a DOD, FAA, Aerospace, Product Manufacturing or Design to Prototype business.
• Knowledge and experience with drawing interpretation and inspection activities, manufacturing processes and evaluation of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of aerospace specifications.
• Knowledge of complete manufacturing processes related to product or functional area.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, software utilities and application programs.
• Experience interfacing with external customers.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate all activities necessary for effective project execution by other project participants, vendors, and sub-contractors.
• Ability to analyze and interpret incomplete information; adapt problem-solving approach to variable situations; determine project direction through evaluation of diverse information.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, Business or Technical.
• Experience with the processes of FMEA’s, Root Cause Analysis, and Control Planning.

Beneficial Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Mechanical hardware experience, use of gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, e.g., reliability; maintainability; producibility; cost analysis; requirements analysis and flow down, etc.
• Knowledge of division products and advanced knowledge of functional or technical area (and all associated processes and documentation).
• Six Sigma experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This is primarily a sedentary office position with employees working in a controlled office environment. The incumbent answers telephone calls and occasionally bends, reaches, and pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports. Employee moves throughout the building to collect, deliver, and copy documents. The position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data. Finger dexterity may be required to operate typewriter, computer keyboard and calculator.

Employer's Statement

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The company reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and a company matched 401k plan. RBC Bearings / Sonic Industries, Inc. Sonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v Job Type: Full-time Benefits 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insurance Ability To Commute Torrance, CA 90502 (Preferred)