Quality Engineer

POSITION: QUALITY ENGINEER Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager with dotted line to Quality Supervisor Direct Reports: No Direct reports for this role Summary Quality Engineer responsibilities include the development and maintenance of AS9100/ISO9001 QMS system. Other responsibilities will include the coordination of QC teams, resolution of product issues, and customer support. Job Responsibilities * Maintaining and improving the ISO9001 and AS/EN9100 policies and procedures including internal audits * Perform APQP (FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, etc.) * Planning, Conducting, Tracking and Reporting all QMS audit activities * Analysis of internal (trends, scrap, SPC, etc..) and customer to drive actions focused on continuous improvement * Develop timelines and ensure timely completion of all quality requirements/documents * Liaison with Customers during visits, builds, NPI activities, process/system audits * Ensure great customer relations are developed and maintained * Provide written technical responses to customers on quality issues as well as performing ongoing reporting to customers * Clearly and consistently communicate customer Quality expectations to the Organization * Lead/ coordinate cross-functional NPI teams on product launches, apply lessons learned to continuously improve the NPI process * Assisting or Leading cross-functional team to investigate quality issues and recommend technical solutions – be the Quality champion for CI activities * Quality background to include CAPA problem solving and root cause analysis * Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to conduct and/or participate in internal training programs and attend external training as required * Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated diplomacy and professionalism * Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques * Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole * High level of personal integrity * Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - effective time management skills * Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed while having the ability to work seamlessly within a cross functional team environment Work Conditions * Some travel may be required * Ability to attend and conduct presentations * Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals * Overtime as required Requirements * Minimum of three years in Community College with Technology diploma or an Engineering degree preferred. * 5-10 years as a QE or related role in Quality Assurance within a machine shop environment preferred * ISO9001 – 2015 Lead Auditor Certification/accreditation preferred * Ability to read blueprints and proven competency with standard metrology tools * Intermediate level computer skills using MS Office Suite of programs * Close working knowledge of GD&T requirements

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system and coordinating QC team activities. They will also lead cross-functional NPI teams, conduct audits, and serve as the primary liaison for customer quality issues.

Candidates should have an engineering degree or a technology diploma with 5-10 years of experience in a machine shop environment. Proficiency in GD&T, standard metrology tools, and ISO9001 standards is required.

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• AS9100
• ISO9001
• APQP
• FAI
• PPAP
• PFMEA
• QMS Auditing
• Root Cause Analysis
• CAPA
• Mechanical Aptitude
• GD&T
• Metrology
• Blueprint Reading
• Continuous Improvement
• NPI
• SPC
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Diplomacy
• Self-Discipline
• Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Planning
• Quality Management Systems
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards
• Auditing
• Customer Support
• ISO 9000 Series
• Customer Relationship Management
• Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Process Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Machining
• Fine Motor Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Peripheral Devices
• Production Part Approval Process
• Presentations
• Quality Assurance
• Statistical Process Controls
• Time Management
• Timelines
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Personal Integrity

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support
• Quality Engineer
• Product Quality Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Validation Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week