Quality Engineer I

About the role

The Quality Engineer provides assistance in assuring product quality and supporting quality programs. This position is located in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve performance on key quality metrics such as internal and external DPPMs, Scrap and Customer Satisfaction.
• Review nonconforming product, determine, and approve dispositions.
• Provide shop floor support in with the creation and updating of inspection plans, performing gauge R&Rs, capability studies, and the use of other quality assurance tools.
• Engage in the design, development, and implementation of a Quality roadmap for achieving company objectives.
• Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products.
• Develop and execute criteria for the qualification of new equipment, process, and product introductions through new product development methodologies for aerospace.
• Identify & drive continuous improvement opportunities within the facility and at our supplier’s locations.
• Assist in the effort to maintain all current AS9100 certifications, as well as NADCAP special process certifications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or a technical field.
• 3+ years of Quality Experience in the Aerospace or Automotive industry.
• 10% travel.
• Experience working with quality systems (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001, FAA regulations).
• The ability to collect, compile, and analyze data to determine both root cause and corrective action to prevent recurrence in addition to driving the non-conforming material review system.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques internally and externally (Customers/Suppliers).
• A proficiency with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools (including SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, and First Article Inspection).
• Demonstrated success in the ability to consistently multitask.
• Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.).
• Proficient in time and project management.
• Proven history of customer satisfaction success both internally & externally.
• A solid background in metal manufacturing environment including metal cutting and grinding is desirable.
• A solid background in metrology and measurement systems.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
• Demonstrated career advancement with increasing accountability.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineering (CQE) desired.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems (AS9100, ISO9001, FAA regulations).
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP tools.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineering (CQE) certification preferred.

Skills

• Data-driven problem solving.
• Quality assurance.
• Continuous improvement.
• Lean manufacturing principles.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• APQP and PPAP tools.
• Root cause analysis.
• Statistical process control (SPC).
• Measurement systems analysis (MSA).
• Quality planning and control.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Equipment qualification.
• Process validation.
• Product qualification.
• Quality program development.
• Quality program maintenance.
• Quality program enhancement.
• Quality program implementation.
• Quality program compliance.
• Quality program auditing.
• Quality program training.
• Quality program documentation.
• Quality program communication.
• Quality program evaluation.
• Quality program improvement.
• Quality program optimization.
• Quality program sustainability.
• Quality program innovation.
• Quality program leadership.
• Quality program governance.
• Quality program risk management.
• Quality program compliance monitoring.
• Quality program audit preparation.
• Quality program audit execution.
• Quality program audit reporting.
• Quality program audit follow-up.
• Quality program audit improvement.
• Quality program audit optimization.
• Quality program audit sustainability.
• Quality program audit innovation.
• Quality program audit leadership.
• Quality program audit governance.
• Quality program audit risk management.
• Quality program audit compliance monitoring.
• Quality program audit follow-up.
• Quality program audit improvement.
• Quality program audit optimization.
• Quality program audit sustainability.
• Quality program audit innovation.
• Quality program audit leadership.
• Quality program audit governance.
• Quality program audit risk management.
• Quality program audit compliance monitoring.
• Quality program audit follow-up.
• Quality program audit improvement.
• Quality program audit optimization.
• Quality program audit sustainability.
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