Quality Engineer II

Ametek, Inc.•Village of Garden City, NY

13d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer position will work closely to solve quality problems and support new development programs, legacy programs, and conduct internal audits.

Requirements

Knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and specifications.
Proven track record of partnering with manufacturing and engineering
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action. Experience with formal quality and operations systems.
Capable of reviewing and interpreting drawings, contracts / PO’s, and applicable processing standards.
Skilled at performing First Article inspections.
Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
An understanding of use and application of statistics and SPC.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
9 to 10 plus years working in the aerospace and or automotive industry in a quality, engineering, or manufacturing capacity.
Previous experience in a high mix, low volume job shop
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Quality Management System processes.
Due to ITAR restrictions an export license may be required
Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma preferred
Computer Literacy in Excel, Minitab, CAD and Visio
Advanced problem solving and advanced data analysis techniques
Knowledge in and experience in 8D problem solving techniques, SPC and statistical analysis

Responsibilities

Working closely with Engineering to ensure that designs meet applicable quality requirements.
Plan and perform internal quality audits and execute action items.
Lead quality initiatives to reduce scrap and rework by developing and facilitating cross-functional teams.
Conducting quality investigations.
Be an active participant in the material review board.
Provide quality function support by working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to manage customer relations, expectations, needs and satisfaction.
Independently drive and direct actions with departmental groups to maintain MRB and RMA issues.
Drive key quality performance metrics: DPPM, OTD, Cost of Quality, Customer Scorecards, Internal Audit Risk and Effectiveness, Supplier Performance, Contract Review.
Source inspection liaison
Travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
Supporting new product introduction programs by creating and maintaining the following as required: Production Part Approval Process Advanced Product Quality Planning Zero Defects Program Control Plans Inspection Plans Inspection Reports First Article Inspection Reports Supplier Approval and Development
Attend NPI meetings including Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Make Buy Reviews
Monitor Progress of NPI programs through manufacturing and into production
Conduct purchase order reviews related to NPI and production programs
Interact with customers on NPI and production programs
Engage in problem solving with engineering, operations, and supply chain on NPI and production programs
Support shipments of NPI and production programs
Conduct internal audits
Become a designated quality representative when required by the customer