Engineer, Quality

Responsibilities

This position will have the responsibility of managing the Internal Audit and Corrective Action processes. Additionally, this position will support the Head of Quality QA manual revisions, and other quality documentation requirements. This individual should have a thorough understanding of Machine shop processes and assembly of hydraulic components so that customer expectations, improved product quality and business goals can be achieved.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/Manage Internal Audit schedule to include but not limited FAA/ESA required audits.
• Lead/Manage timely Corrective Actions for effective elimination of defects.
• Administer the quality audit review of each customer purchase order to determine specific requirements for the manufacturing plan.
• Monitor process anomalies and team with engineering and operations to determine corrective actions that eliminate nonconformance.
• Drive appropriate corrective actions for manufacturing planning errors assuring that future customer quality is met. Include containment, root cause determination, and short-term and long-term corrective action.
• Further refine tools already developed for internal reporting to design and manage quality performance both overall and for specific products.
• Assist the Head of Quality on corrective actions to determine root causes and determine best future manufacturing practices.
  
  

Qualifications

AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification a plus

• 5 years’ experience in a machine shop environment.
• Hydraulic component assembly and test strongly preferred.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field.
• Candidate must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability to drive action to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs.
• Strong and thorough knowledge of quality engineering discipline, including:
• Quality planning
• Cost of Quality
• Inspection methods & tools.
• Quality Training
• Product and Process Auditing
• Interpretation of technical drawings
• Knowledge of material review and non-conformance procedures required.
• Knowledge of and experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in use of a personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and use of job shop type software
• Full command of completing AS9102 first article process reports
• The ability to provide quality reports.
  
  

Salary: $92,000 - $135,000 plus bonus