What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at SPRINGS FABRICATION LLC?
SUMMARY
Participates in the implementation of the Springs Fabrication, LLC Quality Management Systems and ensures that quality requirements are clearly identified in projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Flows down customer and other contractual requirements into work orders and processes, purchase orders, and supplier contract agreements.
- Establishes inspection control plans.
- Coordinates with other departments finding resolution to quality issues and nonconformances.
- Reviews quotes for quality flow-down, NDE and inspection requirements and provides feedback on capability, time, and cost.
- Performs audits and quality reviews of suppliers for maintenance and implementation of Approved Supplier List processes.
- Performs Gage R&R throughout the shop with calibrated tools and equipment used for qualification.
- Supports the Quality Manager in Continuous Improvement Program initiatives.
- Supports quality assurance inspection personnel with inspection of product as needed.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certificate or equivalent. 7 years’ experience with metal fabrication and/or machining and 2 years experience with mechanical inspection or equivalent experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to utilize handheld measurement tools, i.e. calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, steel rule, tape measure, etc. Must be proficient in blueprint reading, fabrication, machined, sheet metal and pipe. Must be familiar with quality documentation, AWS and ASME standards. Must be familiar in the basics of using computers. Must be able to independently make decisions within the scope of this job description.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and manuals, procedures, work instructions, and drawings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic math skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplication and division. Ability to calculate area, circumference and general algebra and geometry
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000