Quality Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Summary: This position will utilize lean kaizen events to improve a product line or lines by training employees and using quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. The Quality Engineer will design, or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, analyze production and service limitations and standards, recommend the revision of specifications, and formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conduct training on manufacturing quality assurance, lean manufacturing and SPC concepts and tools. The Quality Engineer is the control point for the analysis, reporting and training of a product line or lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; others may be assigned:

· Reviews and signs engineering change notices (ECNs) and engineering drawings.

· Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.

· Tracks and ensures measuring and testing equipment used within the division is within calibration.

· Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.

· Writes reports and standard work, performs employee training, and conducts statistical analysis.

· Ensures production tooling is inspected and conforms to specs prior to use.

· Approves work orders prior to release to ensure engineering operations are properly documented.

· Applies purchase order quality clauses to applicable products within an MRP system

· Assists corrective action board (CAB) by being a member, provides problem solving / resolution.

· Performs internal process audits to company specifications.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

· Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required.

· Familiar with general quality systems.

· Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.

· Familiar with Microsoft Office® programs ®, Office, and with MRP systems.

· Proficient use of Excel skills.

Key Competencies:

· Strong organization skills

· High level of attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to prioritize

· Professional level written and verbal communication skills

· Problem-solving skills

· Interpersonal skills

· Decision-making skills

· High level of integrity

· Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high volume, team environment

Education and/or Experience: BS Degree is preferred or equivalent experience in a related field. 1-2 years' of experience within the quality environment. Preferred skills (not required): quality certification.

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability, and require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans. EO 13496: The requirements at 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A are also hereby incorporated by reference.”

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