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SalaryJOB SUMMARY
Quality Engineer will be assigned to either the Production or New Product Development engineering team working cooperatively in a team environment to support development of robust manufacturing processes and quality systems to support the company's growth in the industrial and aerospace investment casting markets.
Quality system and problem solving skills are essential to the job. Quality engineers will be required to: identify/define problems; perform root cause analysis, and support solution implementation to address problems that affect yield, rework, and overall quality of the product using a standardized approach (PDCA, Six Sigma, ). A developing leadership role in resolving cross-functional problems is required. Gather, interpret, and audit data to determine acceptance of product to customer specifications (internal and external). Knowledge and application of statistics is required to support these activities.
The candidate must be able to travel periodically to other company facilities, customers and vendors to provide problem-solving and technical/audit support.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND DUTIES
- Develop, maintain, and advance company quality systems, procedures, and practices
- Able to interpret customer drawings, specifications, reports and basic working knowledge of GD&T
- Communicate with customers to resolve/address quality system concerns/inquires
- Use problem solving tools and techniques to increase profitability
- Routinely audit production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of the results
- Participation during customer/external audits including preparation, guidance and closure
- Active participation in continuous improvement efforts
- Responsible for quality enforcement of casting manufacturing process. Continuous improvement of process/product such that castings meet or exceed customer expectations
- Support the identification of process yield issues using various data analysis techniques (statistical, mathematical, DOE, 6 Sigma, etc.) to uncover variables in the process that are not maintained in a controlled fashion
- Generate quality shipment documentation including certificates of conformance and other quality audit checklists
- Drive closure of preventative/corrective actions, customer returns/inquires
- Manage resolution of non-conforming material/processes
- Contract review in adherence with company standards and practices
- Coordinate with engineering team applicable qualification documentation and data submittal packages
- Interact with company NDT level III personnel to ensure product compliance
- Good written communication skills are required to develop internal job instructions
- Support Gage R&R studies, process capability, SPC, correlation and other data related statistical activities
- Document quality work procedures and processes
- Work closely with other departments to ensure organization objectives are achieved
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere with respect and communication in a professional manner
- Utilize basic engineering skills to approach problems analytically and derive sound conclusions
- Good verbal communication skills and can feel at ease communicating with customers and engineering groups
- Good verbal communications with all levels of company management and manufacturing
- Familiar with FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documentation
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Engineering or 3-5 years of applicable experience (quality systems, and/or training)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), PC skills and program management skills
- Knowledge of quality systems, auditing practices, Six Sigma principles, and Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and documentation skills
- The successful candidate's career will show increasing levels of responsibility
- Motivated individual with data driven problem solving techniques.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Needed for This Role
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
