Quality Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Glencoe, MD

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About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Summary Responsible for the analysis of product, process, equipment and method issues at designated stages of product development and manufacturing. Lead and support action to prevent and correct poor product quality. Work to maximize product conformance to specified requirements while ensuring best possible manufacturability. Works under general supervision. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Quality Systems and CAPA experience is preferred. Position will require hands on floor support for battery cell manufacturing to include daily inline inspections, process audits and documentation compliance to ensure product meets desired specifications. Experience in battery manufacturing, computed tomography (CT Scanning) and metallurgical mount preparation/analysis is a plus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned): Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities. Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records. Supports maintenance and improvement of documentation control and quality system processes Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes. Reviews all purchased products or components and provides input to the decision to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor. Documents obtained data during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures. Operate CT scanner to identify and determine root cause of anomalies in cell construction Prepare metallurgical mounts to verify integrity of ultrasonic, resistive and laser welds required for battery cell assembly. Operates Keyence measuring systems for component and cell dimensioning. Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities. Utilizes Root Cause Analysis tools for problem solving Demonstrates strong CAPA implementation skills—including cross-functional collaboration, conformity to Quality timelines, and documentation of these activities. Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and provides recommended process improvements to management. Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities. Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members, management. Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards. Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quality Software.
Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately __+/-10_%.

Nice To Haves

Quality Systems and CAPA experience is preferred.
Experience in battery manufacturing, computed tomography (CT Scanning) and metallurgical mount preparation/analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of the assigned product or component.
Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
Supports maintenance and improvement of documentation control and quality system processes
Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Reviews all purchased products or components and provides input to the decision to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor.
Documents obtained data during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures.
Operate CT scanner to identify and determine root cause of anomalies in cell construction
Prepare metallurgical mounts to verify integrity of ultrasonic, resistive and laser welds required for battery cell assembly.
Operates Keyence measuring systems for component and cell dimensioning.
Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.
Utilizes Root Cause Analysis tools for problem solving
Demonstrates strong CAPA implementation skills—including cross-functional collaboration, conformity to Quality timelines, and documentation of these activities.
Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities.
Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members, management.
Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities
Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.