Quality Engineer

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