Quality Engineer

Burke Aerospace•Farmington, CT

16d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer works in the Quality department alongside quality inspectors and reports to the Quality Manager. The role supports aerospace manufacturing by inspecting products and raw materials and managing the non-conforming material, internal audit, and calibration processes. It also involves collecting and analyzing non-conformance data and process Cpk results, identifying process improvements using data and root-cause information, and completing customer complaint packages, reports, and quality-control packages such as Gage R&R, MSA, and FAI packages. The Quality Engineer collaborates with inspectors, engineers, leadership, and other departments and locations to support product quality, shipments, audits, training, safety, and continuous improvement. The role may include learning CMM programming, becoming a customer-approved DQR/DSQR self-release agent, and obtaining P&W LCS Certification. Other duties within the scope and skill level of the role may be assigned to support department objectives and individual skill development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attentiveness to detail.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to work with various departments in a cross-cultural environment.
Ability to exercise leadership without authority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related software or programs.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly, and performing the listed movement and repetitive tasks.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform quality inspection duties as prescribed by AS9100 and AS13100.
Ability to work in the described indoor conditions, including exposure to noise, vibration, physical hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and cutting fluids.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree.
Experience in a quality role.
PC-DMIS exposure.
MSA experience.
MiniTab or QI Macro for Excel knowledge or experience.
NADCAP audit experience.
Internal audit experience.
P&W LCS Certification or metallurgical knowledge.
Registrar audit exposure.
Design or manufacturing engineering exposure.
Prior manufacturing or production experience.
CMM operation experience.
CMM programming experience, especially PC-DMIS.

Responsibilities

Use fixed and variable measuring instruments in accordance with work instructions.
Perform inspection checks and dimensional verification, and ensure work instructions are followed.
Support daily shipments by conducting final inspections as needed, processing shipments and generating certificates, and assisting with product packaging and movement.
Serve as the primary Quality point of contact for the location and report to the Quality Manager.
Work with the Quality Manager to deploy system and process improvements between sites.
Complete training requirements and work toward becoming a customer-approved DQR/DSQR self-release agent.
Coordinate the Material Review Board for the non-conforming material process.
Complete required reports and packages, including AS9102-compliant FAI packages, PFMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP, AS9100, and AS13100 documentation.
Perform mathematical calculations to determine the extent of nonconformance and complete the appropriate paperwork.
Support and promote continuous improvement activities, including 8D, DMAIC, and PDCA.
Support on-site Safety and EH&S initiatives and programs.
Coordinate information exchange between SC Inspectors and the CT location, including CMM data, certifications, travelers, and air-flow data.
Coordinate and conduct internal audits and support external customer and registrar audits.
Manage and coordinate the calibration system, including identifying needs and arranging repair or replacement of measuring equipment.
Coordinate the training-tracking program with the HR Manager.
Support Engineering with new-part development and process, tooling, and gage qualifications, including Gage R&R and correlations.
Coordinate metallurgical testing schedules and be willing to obtain P&W LCS Certification.
Learn and use customer portals, including those for P&W, GE Aviation, Siemens, and GE Power, and upload KPC data as necessary.
Provide flexible cross-cultural and cross-departmental support for shifts, training, and workflow maintenance.
Comply with OSHA and EHS requirements.
Receive training in CMM programming if needed and work with Engineering to troubleshoot and develop CMM programs.
Carry out other tasks within the scope and skill level of the job description to support department objectives and develop skills.