PPG Aerospace has a job opening for a Quality Engineer. the Quality Engineer, you will own the implementation of quality systems in the manufacturing aerospace environment. Serve as a leader in FMEA's and quality control plans. Investigate detailed production control problems in major processes, methods, standards, specifications, inspection, and testing equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining business processes FMEA's.
- Investigate quality problems that escape to our customers and are discovered in house with the goal of leading problem-solving teams to develop corrective actions that prevent the reoccurrence of the issue.
- Develop and implement proactive Quality methodologies to transform the workspace from a reactionary organization to a proactive organization.
- Must analyze process problem situations by reviewing facts and creating solutions using operational and engineering guidelines, procedures, regulations, industry standards, and past successes.
- Interacts with QA, QC, Production, and Engineering in discussing and resolving complicated data and/or information with all levels of involved department personnel.
- Monitor quality performance data used to track progress to goals and to drive root cause corrective action; involve other functions and assist each team with actions to drive performance improvements. Use fact-based decision-making processes including 6 Sigma, Lean and other forms of statistical-based problem-solving tools.
- Provide training to individuals whose work affects quality issues in the requirements of the QMS.
- Participate in internal audits, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement events providing hands-on support.
- Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with peers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept and respond to constructive criticism.
- Support business goals, and support special projects as needed.
- Ability to travel in the US and possibly overseas to customers.
- Develop yearly improvement plans based on past performance.
- Develop error proofing strategy, process Capability Analysis & special studies.
Salary Range $75,000-$120,000 Plus annual bonus
Qualifications:
- The position requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering field and a minimum of 3 years of experience within a technical quality field or an equivalent environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to connect with internal and external customers at a high level.
- Previous Experience with LEAN and Six Sigma methodology to evaluate risks is preferred.
- Must be US Citizen.