What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at TechStaff, Inc?
Contract Quality Engineer needed through January (Estimated contract length) .
Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM (But there is flexibility)
Position Summary
The Junior Quality Engineer will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to identify quality issues, support root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.
This position provides an opportunity to develop hands-on experience in AS9100 aerospace quality systems, manufacturing processes, inspection methods, supplier quality, non-conformance management, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & AS9100
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the AS9100 Quality Management System.
- Assist with internal audits, process audits, and customer/regulatory audits.
- Support preparation of objective evidence for AS9100 requirements.
- Maintain quality records and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Assist with monitoring Quality KPIs and identifying trends requiring corrective action.
- Support document and process changes in accordance with established procedures.
Manufacturing & Product Quality
- Support production and inspection personnel with quality-related issues.
- Review drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
- Assist with determining inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Perform or support first-piece, in-process, and final inspections as required.
- Investigate defects and manufacturing process issues.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to prevent defects and improve process capability.
- Participate in production meetings and corrective action activities.
Nonconformance & Corrective Action
- Assist with the identification, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming material.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action investigations.
- Support 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and other problem-solving methodologies.
- Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Track corrective actions to completion and maintain supporting documentation.
- Analyze quality data to identify recurring defects and improvement opportunities.
Supplier Quality
- Assist with supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
- Review supplier documentation, Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, and other quality records.
- Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
- Assist with supplier performance monitoring and quality metrics.
- Support supplier audits and qualification activities as required.
Continuous Improvement
- May participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.
- Analyze scrap, rework, defects, and other quality data provide recommendations for improvement
- Assist with process improvement projects designed to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
- Support development and implementation of standardized work and inspection methods.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate quality records and databases.
- Prepare quality reports, charts, and trend analysis.
- Assist with updating procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and quality forms.
- Ensure quality documentation is accurate, traceable, and properly controlled.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 0-3 years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Basic understanding of root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and management personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 internal auditor training.
- Experience with 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto analysis, SPC, FMEA, or Control Plans.
- Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI).
- Familiarity with NCR/MRB processes and nonconforming material control.