POSITION SUMMARY (Brief summary of the purpose and objective of the position)

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of HK’s quality management system, methods and documents to ensure that our products and processes meet the requirements and expectations of our customers.

Essential Functions: (Individual tasks, duties and responsibilities of the position accounting for highest % of time)

• Maintain and improve the quality management system with ISO 9001 2015 focus.
• Perform internal process audits.
• Perform vendor qualifications and offsite audits.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PFMEA.
• Create and maintain inspection, control, and reaction plans.
• Create and maintain quality work instructions and procedures.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data.
• Manage and track quality related issues. (Internal, Supplier, & Customer)
• Analysis of statistics and data regarding quality and capability.
• Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.
• First Article Inspection and PPAP release.
• Drawing interpretation and understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to communicate and report to all levels of the organization.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Knowledgeable in quality standards, APQP methodology, Control Plans, FMEAs, SPC, and PPAP.
• Strong statistical methods skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Willingness to travel (volume of travel will be up to 10%) and ability to work overtime, as needed

Education/Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, industrial, automotive or equivalent)
• Experience in the usage of quality management methods and tools
• Experience in firearms is a plus.