Quality Assurance Engineer

DIMAR MANUFACTURING•Town of Clarence, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and internal quality standards. This role focuses on PPAP processing, process improvement, root cause analysis, inspection planning, inspection documentation, and quality system support in a custom fabrication environment that includes cutting, forming, welding, machining, coating, and assembly. The Quality Engineer works closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues, reduce defects, and maintain compliance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and customer requirements.

Requirements

Strong ability in reading and interpreting complex drawings/blueprints to understand parameters of parts.
Knowledgeable in the use of all inspection equipment including, but not limited to micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, gage pins and gage blocks.
Maintains composure under pressure.
Ability to multi-task in response to numerous demands.
Strong time management skills.
Detail oriented.
Computer proficiency in Excel and Word required.
Ability to learn and adapt any new company computer software programs for the Dimar Business system.
High School Diploma required.
5+ years’ experience required.
Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic geometric tolerancing and weld symbols is preferred.
CMM and thread gage knowledge helpful.
Knowledgeable about current quality system standards such as ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 helpful.
Familiarity with ERP systems helpful.
Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation for manufactured parts.
Support first article inspections (FAI) and validation of new or revised products.
Review engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, weld symbols, and tolerances to ensure manufacturability and inspection capability.
Provide technical support for dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical systems, CMM, or other metrology equipment.
Assist production with in-process inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
Assist with PPAP processing and documentation packages, including PFMEAs, FMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Controls Plans.
Investigate internal and external nonconformances (NCRs).
Perform root cause analysis using tools such as: 5 Why, 8D.
Lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Assist Engineering and Production in implementing and monitoring process improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
Evaluate fabrication processes including: Laser cutting / punching, Press brake forming, Welding, Machining, Powder coating / finishing, Assembly.
Identify opportunities to improve process capability and defect prevention.
Work with engineering to optimize tolerances, inspection methods, and manufacturing flow.
Assist in PPAP processing and documentation preparation.
Support supplier quality monitoring.
Review incoming inspection requirements/ assist in planning incoming and in-process inspection needs.
Investigate supplier-related nonconformances and assist with supplier corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
Support document control and revision management of quality procedures and forms.
Assist in maintaining calibration programs and measurement system control.
Track and analyze quality performance metrics such as: Scrap rates, Rework rates, NCR trends, Customer complaints, Process capability.
Generate quality reports and dashboards for management review.
Documents NCR’s periodically updates the NCR database and interacts with customers via email to secure the return of nonconforming products.
Participates in special projects, problem investigations and assignments.
Performs calibrations for all testing and measurement equipment, keeps calibration records and ensures calibrations are completed on time.
Maintains up-to-date documentation by completing all necessary paperwork (i.e., in process inspection records, signing off on job travelers, 1st piece inspection tags, CoC’s, MTR’s, etc.).
Performs training as required for team members to include but not limited to inspection methods, work instructions, procedures, or production processes.
Provides continuous feedback to Quality Manager regarding quality, engineering and manufacturing related issues.
Completes work on quality system and or process improvements.
Performs part and process related internal audits.
Processes customer returns and ensures timely disposition of parts.