JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality Engineer I



Job Description



* Participate in the review of contract documentation for quality-related requirements; assure proper flowdown and satisfaction of these requirements through review of design and manufacturing/test documentation and development of inspection plans.

* Assist with review of any customer requirements reflecting digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI Data, are met when authorized by the customer for its use.

* Support the efforts to ensure that all FAI requirements (including delta) are current, or are identified as necessary to perform.

* Support the organization leadership on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool.

* Evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing.

* Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop documents and test data, as required.

* Participates in providing customers, source inspectors and suppliers interface, and must work cooperatively with them and his/her program team to ensure that all contractual quality requirements are satisfied.

* Evaluate the robustness and risk of process and recommend improvement actions where appropriate.

* Provide support to cross-functional teams in problem solving for non-conformance product, quality escapements, and process capabilities (but not limited to) and establish definitive root cause and effective corrective action(s).

* Ability to execute product containment actions to protect the customer from non-conforming material arriving at their facilities.

* Participates in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts, resulting from MRB activity.

* Assist plant personnel in maintaining the Quality Systems Registration, and highlighting areas for continuous improvement.

* Participate in internal audit programs.

* Inspects product when/if there is a need and requested by Quality Manager.

* Analyze, review and prepare necessary reports/data summaries, as required.

* Develop and update quality documents such as the Control Plan, PFMEA, and Inspection Instructions, as required.

* Responsible for complying with quality system (ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap) and Aerospace OEM system requirements.

* Provide support in order to submit tags to customers; closes out rejection reports.

* Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.



Required Skills & Qualifications:



* Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001 / AS 9100 and Aerospace OEM Specifications and Drawings.

* Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.

* Conscientious, organized and meticulous - records must be accurate and maintained

* Read and understand internal procedures and policies



Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:



* Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree required.

* Up to three (3) years technical experience is required, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry.

* Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to utilize measuring equipment, and hands-on capabilities to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.