Quality Engineer

RBC Bearings Incorporated • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The position involves spearheading quality-related projects as determined by the Heim Management Team. The role requires performing statistical analysis related to quality performance and product failure modes, as well as conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive action plans for process and customer-related concerns. The individual will assist the Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system, and will also engage in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing methods. Additionally, the role includes developing training programs to build quality awareness and interfacing with Engineering and Operations to ensure that the production of new products or the transfer of existing products adheres to approved data. The individual will support Quality Inspectors to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements of the quality management system, conduct audits, and manage supplier performance, including the preparation of QA reports.

Requirements

• An AS Degree plus 3 years of experience in a QA department in a manufacturing environment or on-the-job experience consisting of 5 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Must be able to travel appropriately 5% of the time.
• Must have experience with inspection of high precision bearings and FAA exposure is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO/AS9100 requirements
• Familiarity with FAA standards and requirements
• Understanding of product line and manufacturing methods and processes

Responsibilities

• Spearhead quality related projects as determined by the Heim Management Team.
• Perform statistical analysis relative to quality performance and product failure modes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action/preventive action plans for process and customer related concerns.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.
• Assist with continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen events, lean manufacturing methods, etc.
• Develop training to build quality awareness.
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure production of new products or transfer of existing products are in accordance with approved data.
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely resolution to supplier rejections by spearheading corrective action and preventive action plans with suppliers.
• Manage suppliers' performance and conduct audits.
• Preparation of QA reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree