What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Hoppe?
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Precinmac is a leading supplier of mission-critical, precision machined components used in the Aerospace, Defense and Space (AD&S) markets. We specialize in manufacturing uniquely designed high tolerance precision machined components and assemblies, with a focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.
Location: Hoppe Technologies Inc. (Chicopee, MA)
Title of position: Quality Engineer
Position type: Full Time
Description of Responsibilities:
Hoppe Technologies, located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is currently recruiting to fill a Quality Engineer position with a focus on Aerospace, Defense and Space components and their associated requirements. Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer include, but are not limited to;
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and all industry regulations and requirements.
- Hands on inspection relying on CMM programming and fixture design knowledge and experience.
- Provide direct technical support to the shop floor to troubleshoot and resolve various manufacturing concerns.
- Lead cross-functional teams through 8D Root Cause and Corrective Actions to resolve internal and external non-conformances.
- Perform internal AS9100 audits. Support and participate in annual surveillance (or recertification) audits with external auditor.
- Member of the engineering team and key contributor to New Product Introduction (NPI) with a focus on manufacturability, process capability, and determining future improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience:
- Absolutely MUST have a minimum of three to five years of recent experience in a Quality Engineering role in a Machine Shop / Machining Company that supports the Aerospace, Defense, or Space markets.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Strong understanding of the quality requirements and standards necessary to be an Aerospace, Defense, and Space supplier.
- Able to create, troubleshoot and improve CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso.
- Able to design and assist in the fabrication of CMM fixtures.
- Knowledge of gages, calipers, micrometers, indicators, hand tools, set rings, gage blocks, custom gages and all similar manual inspection tools.
- Able to read and interpret complex part drawings and models with strong knowledge of GD&T.
- Project management skill set.
- Previous formal training and certification in 8D problem solving and internal auditing (AS9100).
Precinmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.