Quality Engineer I

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Other tasks and duties may be required as directed.

Apply principles and techniques for developing, building, and organizing teams, and leading quality initiatives.

Apply cost of quality concepts, including quality cost categories, data collection, reporting, etc. Evaluated cost of quality and interpret results.

Perform failure analysis on return product resulting in corrective actions to preclude occurrence.

Assist production teams in analyzing and problem-solving across the company.

Define, apply, and analyze the results of customer relation measures such as quality ratings, customer returns, and complaints.

Define, select, and apply qualification, certification, evaluation, ratings, and performance improvement methodologies.

Define, apply, and analyze the results of customer satisfaction measures such as customer complaints, RMAs, etc.

Identify and integrate the common elements such as design control, process control, quality costs, auditing, and procedures.

Identify the content and applicability of ASQ and ISO quality standards.

Identify, define, and classify quality characteristics, including seriousness classification of defects.

Identify and apply the concepts and techniques of various types of quality audits such as product, process, system, registration, certification, management, and compliance.

Perform internal audit, process audit and production audits as per pre-defined schedule.

Participate in internal and external quality audits.

Identify sources of design input such as customer needs, regulatory requirements, etc. Identify and apply common elements of the contract review process.

Review of all customer contracts with respect to flow-down of customer requirements.

Select, construct, apply, and interpret flowcharts, Pareto charts, and cause and effect diagrams.

Select, apply, and interpret control charts, check sheets, scatter diagrams, and histograms.

Support first run hardware actions including inspection plans and conformity

Establish and maintain Net Inspect, SPC and Control Plans.

Seek and document lean process improvement ideas for the department.

Basic Inspection knowledge for investigation purposes.

Collects data for use in posting production metrics and supplier performance.

Monitor Supplier related defects and issue root cause and corrective actions to improve supplier performance.

Qualification Requirements

Education/Experience

Bachelors degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial preferred)

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable

Knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA/EASA regulations

2-4 years of experience in manufacturing quality in aerospace or a regulated industry

Language Skills

Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

Capable of addressing inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from managers, employees, and the public.

Math Skills

Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.

Able to use fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for practical applications.

Reasoning Skills

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, analysis, and draw valid conclusions.

Must be capable to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, such as, mathematical, and/or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer/ Office Skills

Microsoft Access

Good Understanding of ERP systems

Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access

Advanced Blueprint Reading

Kaizen, PDSA, Continuous Improvement models

CQA/CQE certification (preferred)

Technical/Soft skills

Proficiency in quality tools: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and SPC

Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier audits

Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes

Strong understanding of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands 

Frequent activities: Sitting, typing, handling objects, talking/hearing, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10lbs.

Occasional activities: Standing, walking, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25lbs

Rare activities: Climbing/balancing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50+lbs

Vision Requirements

Frequent: Close vision and computer monitor use

Occasional: Color vision and ability to adjust focus

Rare: Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception

Work Environment

Frequent exposure: Quiet noise

Occasional exposure: Mechanical parts, fumes,  airborne particles, toxic chemicals, moderate-to-loud noise levels

Rare exposure: High places, outdoor weather, electrical shock, vibration, very quiet noise and very loud noise 

Base salary range Minimum $83,000 - Maximum $100,000 Depending on experience