What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Rheinmetall and Careers?
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Summary: The Quality Engineer supports new product/process development and manufacturing through the application of quality engineering techniques. This person will handle multiple projects and tasks throughout product development, product launch, and manufacturing. Additionally, this individual will ensure that the product meets quality standards consistent with customer and other regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer will represent the organization and interface with the customer on a regular basis. This role also supports plant activities in customer issues, and supplier issues, and initiates corrective actions with an emphasis on process improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide support in adhering to the quality management systems.
- Creating and maintaining company documentation, such as quality documents, procedures, and work instructions
- Participate in the APQP process for assigned projects/parts with a cross-functional group to review; contracts, drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and various related production and development plans to achieve all customer quality requirements.
- Responsible for reviewing contracts assigned for customer-specific requirements.
- Responsible for keeping assigned Plex workflow actions current.
- Determines the metrics/product characteristics that will be inspected.
- Determines the methods/devices that will be used for inspection
- Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineer/s to assess the critical product characteristics that will be measured
- Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools and methods as required
- Assists qualification of new products/launch activities
- Prepares appropriate documentation for product inspection, and sample submissions (PPAP, FAI, FMEAs, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Quality Alerts, etc.)
- Conducts/coordinates measurement evaluations and/or tests (FAI, Gage R&R, MSA)
- Lead and participate in Corrective / Preventive Action teams to resolve customer, supplier, and production concerns.
- Work with appropriate representatives to eliminate defects using tools such as root cause and corrective actions, lean techniques, A3s, countermeasures, Six Sigma, poka-yoke, and/or error-proofing.
- Maintains a working knowledge of government, customer, and industry standards and specifications.
- Communicate significant issues identified during quality activities and provide recommended process improvements to team and management
- Participate as a Material Review Board member to review and establish a timely disposition of Non-Conforming Material and ensure controls are in place to verify any rework performed.
- Participate in audits of the Core Processes, implement Corrective Actions, and recommend process improvements.
- Support and instruct inspectors as well as create work instructions.
- Trains associates on key characteristics of the product to improve awareness of product quality.
- Participate in & and initiate continual improvement activities.
- Complete Customer submissions/uploads and create Certificate of Conformance certs for the product.
- Perform quality-related activities for ECN/PCR assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, and security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree in quality/bachelor’s degree in quality, mechanical or industrial engineering, and five years related experience and/or training; certification through ASQ (American Society for Quality) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional education and/or experience includes skills in problem-solving and analysis, knowledge in the use and application of statistical process control, capability of reading and interpreting drawings, ability to use and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), ability to use all handheld and surface plate measurement devices, computer skills (including MS Office suite of products)
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.