Quality Engineer

TriMas Corporation•Tolleson, AZ

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports the overall Quality Management System. This position ensures incoming quality by evaluating new and existing suppliers, driving the incoming quality verification program at the Company, and resolving supplier issues to closure in a timely manner. The QE tracks supplier quality issues in real time. Additionally, the QE is responsible for supporting audits of the company quality management system to AS9100. The QE develops audit plans, and documents and reports audit results including any non-conformances. The QE manages the preventive and corrective action program for all facets of the Company. The QE is responsible for supporting management in driving compliance directives.

Requirements

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/AS 9100 standards, previous auditing experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical and non-technical documents including but not limited to contracts, product drawings, and product specifications.
Attention to detail
Strong procedure writing skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to successfully interface with technical and non-technical personnel such as inspectors, designers, buyers, vendors, manufacturing personnel, and management.
Ability to multi-task with ease
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the NADCAP process in the following areas is a plus: Heat Treating, Chem Processing, NDT, Materials Testing.
BS in Quality Engineering or Certified Quality Engineer through ASQ preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the approved supplier’s list and provides supplier qualifications; manages supplier corrective actions, component/BOM validation, and supplier audits; Drives material issue resolution.
Internal auditing to AS9100, documenting procedures necessary to meet ISO practices, where necessary.
Drive corrective and preventive action program, from initiation to resolution of items. Oversee peer review of records. Collect and analyze data to track improvement.
Work with Supply Chain management to drive supplier process and materials compliance with company requirements.
Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that all product documentation and products reflect the appropriate marking, labeling, and packaging to meet company requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned