Quality Engineer III

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer III will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluating integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. This is will be accomplished by utilizing various manufacturing methodologies including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, 6S, TOC, and problem solving.

Essential Functions

• Maintain, monitor and develop systems relating to ISO, AS9100, NADCAP and other similar industry standards
• Develop and maintain Quality systems with the customer and manufacturing to ensure delivery of quality products
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products
• Direct involvement with advanced NDT development, training and implementation on strategic engine programs
• Drive cost improvement and productivity initiatives throughout the Quality Assurance and inspection functions
• Work with engineering and operations to identify root cause for all internal and external non-conformance
• Responsible for review of customer drawings, specifications, etc. to identify customer quality requirements
• Prepare inspection instructions for radiographic, fluorescent penetrant, grain etch, visual and dimensional inspection
• Perform audits to monitor product quality/ISO requirements and support manufacturing/inspection training activities
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service including customer issues and complaints relating to quality
• Coordinate production procedures in cooperation with other plants to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
• Quality investigations as required to identify and eliminate scrap/rework causes and customer issues
• Interface with customer representative for source inspections and quality issue resolution
• Maintain Quality Assurance records required by both the company and the customer
• Design, develop and implement quality control training programs
• Maintain active role on internal Continuous Improvement teams
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Material Sc. or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.
• Prefer 10 years of experience in a quality role in a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.
• Knowledge of blueprints and airfoil specifications, Laue, and ultrasonic wall inspection.
  
  

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Pragmatic and results oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management, employees, suppliers and customers.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks, have good decision-making skills, and be detailed oriented.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.
  
  

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Not at All

Infrequently

Occasionally

Frequently

Continually

<1%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

1-2x hr.

3-6x hr.

7-30 hr.

>30x hr.

Squatting

X

Bending

X

Kneeling

X

Reaching

X

Twisting

X

Sitting in a chair

X

Stair Climbing

X

Ladder Climbing

X

Other climbing (type)

X

Walking of rough surfaces

X

Near moving machinery

X

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.