Quality Engineer

Kinetic Engine Systems•Westfield, MA

11d

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day quality improvements initiatives as well as the planning, coordination, and implementation of specific quality improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering environment
Quality Engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
Thorough understanding of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment
Experience with ISO-9001 or AS-9100 Quality Management Systems
Experience with common machine shop gaging and techniques
Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner
Ability to identify areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency
Ability to identify root cause and determine corrective actions
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
Strong understanding of 6S
Strong understanding of blueprint reading (GD&T)
Required to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
Strong understanding of AS9102 First Article submittal process
Ability to perform internal audits independently.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
Serves as ‘Voice of the Customer’ reviewing concerns, questions and nonconforming material. Analyze failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective action for process related concerns and/or customer complaints.
Review, analyze, and determine root cause and corrective actions for internal nonconforming material.
Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system and tools as well as work with manufacturing and engineering personnel in support of the quality function.
Interfaces with engineering and operations to ensure successful new product launches.
Supports the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements.
Continuously improve first piece, in-process, and final inspection processes and procedures.
Follow 6S procedures and maintain a clean organized work area.
Posts Key Business Indicators in support of company and corporate goals.
Assists in developing personnel to improve skills required to reduce final inspection turn-backs.
Installs statistical sampling and monitoring of processes as required, reports on trends.
Assist the Quality Engineer Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System.
Lead the submittal of First Article Inspection Reports.
Perform audits (6S, internal) and assist in external audits (customer, 3rd-party, registrar, NADCAP).
Other duties as assigned by management.