Quality Engineer I
About The Position
Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Engineer I helps plan and execute cost-effective quality programs to ensure contractual quality compliance and the integrity of delivered products. This entry-level role supports established or new programs with limited technical complexity under direct supervision. The engineer reviews contract documentation and quality requirements, helps ensure requirements are flowed down and satisfied through design and manufacturing/test documentation, and develops inspection plans. The role also supports digital product definition requirements, First Article Inspection (FAI), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Lean implementation, process evaluation and improvement, audits, and maintenance of quality system registrations. The position works with customers, source inspectors, suppliers, and cross-functional program teams to resolve quality issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and contain nonconforming products. The role may inspect products when requested by the Quality Manager, prepare reports and data summaries, develop and update quality documents, submit customer tags, and close rejection reports. The incumbent is responsible for complying with quality systems and aerospace OEM requirements, including ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap. Other duties may be assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree in a relevant field.
- Up to three years of technical experience; experience in aerospace or automotive is preferred.
- Knowledge of Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, ISO 9001, AS 9100, aerospace OEM specifications, and drawings.
- Strong analytical and communication skills for working with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Attention to detail, organization, conscientiousness, and meticulous recordkeeping.
- Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Team-oriented approach and continuous-improvement outlook.
- Good math skills and familiarity with personal computers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, the Internet, and the Baan MPR system.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use measuring equipment, and hands-on ability to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Technical experience in the aerospace or automotive industry.
Responsibilities
- Review contract documentation for quality requirements and help ensure their proper flow-down and satisfaction through design and manufacturing/test documentation and inspection plans.
- Assist with customer requirements involving digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI data when authorized by the customer.
- Support keeping First Article Inspection (FAI), including delta FAI, requirements current and identifying requirements that need to be performed.
- Support organizational Lean implementation using Lean Systems.
- Evaluate new processes and improve process capability, efficiency, and productivity across manufacturing.
- Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop required documents and test data.
- Work with customers, source inspectors, suppliers, and program teams to satisfy contractual quality requirements.
- Evaluate process robustness and risk and recommend improvement actions.
- Support cross-functional problem solving for nonconforming products, quality escapes, and process capabilities; establish root causes and effective corrective actions.
- Execute product containment actions to prevent nonconforming material from reaching customers.
- Participate in root-cause and corrective-action investigations resulting from MRB activity.
- Assist plant personnel in maintaining Quality Systems Registration and identifying continuous-improvement opportunities.
- Participate in internal audit programs.
- Inspect products when needed and requested by the Quality Manager.
- Analyze, review, and prepare reports and data summaries as required.
- Develop and update quality documents, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Inspection Instructions.
- Comply with quality systems, including ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap, and aerospace OEM system requirements.
- Support submission of tags to customers and close out rejection reports.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 401(k) match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Annual bonus plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Clean, climate-controlled working environment.
- Opportunity for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
