Quality Engineer

Alloy Surfaces Co Inc•Chester Township, PA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for coordinating daily quality activities within an assigned role or program to support products designed and delivered to military, defense, or commercial customers. This position supports program and product quality requirements and serves as a point of contact for assigned customer quality matters. Quality Engineer ensures that incoming parts and components characteristics are in alignment with process capability, in order to manufacture products that and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. The Quality Engineer represents Quality Assurance when working on assigned programs and activities. The role supports root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives and may interact directly with customers regarding quality-related concerns, audits, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma training preferred
RCCM / RCCA structured problem-solving training preferred
ASQ Certifications preferred: Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a first line quality function (e.g. auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection) in a regulated environment
Experience in manufacturing environment in the areas of supplier quality, statistical techniques, failure analysis and corrective action
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting activities, including FAR, DFARS, and DCMA requirements
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 QMS requirements to support quality system operations
Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment, initiative, and creativity to complex technical challenges
Strong knowledge of Lean principles and a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset
Proven ability to develop quality systems and procedures supporting new products from prototype through full-rate production
Ability to develop reports, business correspondence, technical documentation, and quality procedures
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, testing, and Q/A principles
Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
Experience in reporting on key quality metrics
Use of quality improvement tools - mistake-proofing/poke-yoke, 5-S, visual management aids, capability studies, A3 problem analysis tools, etc
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Audit supplier processes, review incoming inspection data, and issue supplier corrective action requests when purchased components/parts do not conform to requirements or delivery quality targets
Support supplier quality responsibilities, including supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, supplier selection and approval, supplier quality performance ratings and reviews, and supplier follow up actions when assigned
Ensure compliance with customer and/or industry requirements needed for product design and assembly
Ensure compliance with ASC’s Quality Management System (QMS) and other internal procedures and requirements
Coordinate and facilitate customer-required test witnessing and examination of product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance with contractual requirements
Conduct quality tests, compile and analyze performance data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to support product and process improvements
Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and other industry standards
Review and interpret customer, engineering, and manufacturing specifications to lead internal quality activities, drive root cause analysis, validate corrective actions, and ensure final outcomes meet quality and compliance requirements
Support integrated product/process teams, including analysis of data, development of action plans, problem solving, and carrying out actions to meet objectives
Provide guidance to other positions within Quality Assurance in support of development and problem solving
With supervisory support, initiate follow-up of non-conformance reports through closure; participate in corrective action processes as required
Professionally lead or participate in customer-related communications, activities, and investigations as assigned
Lead or perform internal audits, prepare audit reports, and follow findings through closure; provide guidance to internal auditors who typically work outside Quality Assurance to improve their capabilities
Support audits and process review/changes related to DCMA, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Project/Program Books, and related activities
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Special projects and additional duties as assigned