Quality Engineer Technician

Ducommun•Joplin, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the guidance of a Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance Manager, this role assures the planning and execution of cost-effective quality programs that will help ensure contractual compliance to quality requirements and the integrity of delivered product.

Requirements

Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001 / AS 9100 and Aerospace OEM Specifications and Drawings.
Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.
A good memory for detail.
Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained.
Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess mechanical aptitude, ability to utilize measuring equipment, and hands-on capabilities to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.
Good math skills, familiarity with personal computer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet required.

Responsibilities

Participate in the review of contract documentation for quality-related requirements; assure proper flow down and satisfaction of these requirements through review of design and manufacturing/test documentation and development of inspection plans.
Support the efforts to ensure that all FAI requirements (including delta) are current, or are identified as necessary to perform.
Assists in the evaluation of new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing.
Participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop documents and test data, as required.
Assists in providing customers, source inspectors and suppliers appropriate interfacing, and must work cooperatively with them and his/her program team to ensure that all contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
Participates in the evaluation of the robustness and risk of process and recommend improvement actions where appropriate.
Provide support to cross-functional teams in problem solving for non-conformance product, quality escapements, and process capabilities (but not limited to) and establish definitive root cause and effective corrective action(s).
Ability to execute product containment actions to protect the customer from non-conforming material arriving at their facilities.
Participates in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts, resulting from MRB activity.
Inspects product when/if there is a need and requested by Quality Manager.
Analyze, review and prepare necessary reports/data summaries, as required.
Responsible for complying with quality system (ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap) and Aerospace OEM system requirements.
Assist with review of any customer requirements reflecting digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI Data, are met when authorized by the customer for its use.
Participate in internal audit programs.
Provide support in order to submit tags to customers; closes out rejection reports.
Assist plant personnel in maintaining the Quality Systems Registration, and highlighting areas for continuous improvement.
Support the organization leadership on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool.
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.