Quality Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Job purpose

Responsible to support the quality requirements for military, aerospace, energy and industrial applications. Quality Engineer supports the engineering team and develops the quality requirements for new production launches and post launch production activities. Insures that customer requirements and compliance are met by developing; program requirements, quality processes, and supply chain. Supports the Quality Management System, leads and supports RCCA process and help drive continuous improvement through data analysis of production processes. Some travel required to support projects and supplier development activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform contract review for new or revised products.

• Ensure that the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, AS 9102, and regulatory/legal requirements.
• Generate product inspection documentation to ensure compliance to customer requirements.

• Mentor and provide guidance to the QA technicians.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports per AS 9102 as required.
• Prepare PPAP packages as required.
• Define supplier quality requirements and assist in resolving supplier quality issues as needed.
• Support receiving and inspection activities as needed.
• Participate in the maintenance of the QMS program.
• Perform / Assist with RCCA process on quality problems resulting from Internal Audits, customer returns or production scrap.
• Assist with the training of personnel to ensure a complete understanding of the quality tools and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering discipline or 5 years relevant experience.
• Proficient in gage metrology, with a strong understanding of measurement principles and practices.
• Ability to read and understand product drawings & GD&T.
• Proficiency with computers and software programs including Microsoft Office ( Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel)
• Experience with usage of inspection techniques and knowledge of statistical sampling plans. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact well with all levels of personnel.
• Have excellent decision-making, communication and organizational skills. 
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously and have a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience with ISO 9001, TS 16949 or AS 9100 Quality Management System Standards.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven analytical / evaluative and problem solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong personal organization and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Accomplished presentation skills, with ability to effectively present ideas to personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Experience with coordinate measurement machines, comparators, smart scopes, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.

Working conditions

• Manufacturing environment. 
• Some day or overnight travel both domestically and abroad.
• Could work in areas with excessive noise or other manufacturing related hazards.   NOTE:  Proper PPE will be provided 

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift <25 pounds

Direct reports

Not Applicable

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Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/General Identity/Disability/Veteran