Quality Engineer

Job Description Job Description SYSTEM TITLE : Quality Engineer DEPARTMENT : 000225 - Inspection JOB SUMMARY The Quality Engineer is responsible for the administration of manufacturing processes that support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer strengthens product reliability and increases efficiency by working to develop quality procedures that prevent failures and increase production output of conforming parts while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards. REPORTS TO The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION Education, Training, and / or Experience U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Quality role in the manufacturing industry Experience in Composite Manufacturing, Aerospace preferred Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) tools and methods Ability to interpret engineering documents (e.g., technical drawings, specifications) Certification in Lean Six Sigma preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time Frequently required to use eye hand coordination, repetitive hand movements and manual dexterity Occasionally required to stand and walk for extended periods of time Occasionally bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, twisting, pushing and / or pulling up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus Hearing level within normal / average range Ability to work in machining, production, and clean room environments which may include noise exposure and the requirement of utilizing personal protective equipment (provided by employer) ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Ability and willingness to acclimate to the company culture and development goals Ability to train and educate team members in lean manufacturing principles and tools Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and strong sense of self motivation, accountability, and responsibility Trusted decision-making and ability to work independently and proactively Strong time management and organization skills Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to think logically and methodically with a process-approach Strong Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA) skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with ERP and MRP Systems (Visual V5 preferred) Proven ability to manage projects and use KPIs / metrics to drive improvement ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following : Oversee inspection and testing activities to verify product conformance to specifications and requirements Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify quality improvement opportunities and implement data-driven solutions Develop and maintain quality control procedures and inspection protocols to support manufacturing operations Provide training and guidance to team members on quality standards, procedures, and inspection methods Analyze defects and investigate part nonconformances Perform root cause analyses (RCA) and develop respective corrective actions Audit Quality systems and processes for effectiveness Create inspection plans for new parts, materials, and processes Resolve quality issues and enhance process reliability Prepare and present reports on quality performance metrics, trends, and audit findings Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to rectify quality issues and improve production operations Engage in internal and external regulatory audits (e.g., AS9100, Nadcap) Correspond with customers and suppliers as necessary Other duties or special projects as assigned Management reserves the right to assign and / or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but does not limit team members nor the Company to the work identified above.