Quality Engineer

Bodycote North America•Camas, WA

11d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Camas, WA the Quality Engineer will perform essential job functions associate with heat treatment under the direction of the Quality Manager to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed. Bodycote is the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, employing thousands of highly skilled staff globally. This position is deemed safety-sensitive due to the nature of the business and the heavy industrial market.

Requirements

Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
Must possess basic operations, quality systems, or metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or combination of training and experience.
Five years’ experience in manufacturing or special services Quality Systems and practical knowledge of commercial heat treatment desired.
Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language to interface with management and all levels, both in-house and at customer’s place of business.
Must be capable of writing general procedures for heat treatment of specific alloys, in accordance with customer needs.
Must be capable of making written recommendations for improving Quality System and Procedures.
Must have or be willing to obtain Six Sigma Green Belt.
Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.
Must be able to read/interpret blueprints/specifications, be detail oriented to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume the duties of the Quality Manager in his/her absence.
Identify and record present or potential conditions that would have a detrimental effect on product, process, or the quality system and initiate corrective or preventive action procedures to address these conditions and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions. May include controlling or stopping further processing of product until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented.
Coordinate interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements.
Identify quality training needs and ensure training is provided.
Report and communicate on the performance of the quality system to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system.
Ensure compliance with change management processes, uphold risk management best practices, and integrate risk-based decision making in projects and improvements.
Ensure processes and product comply with AMS2750 regulations, AS9100 standards, and customer specifications.
Assist in general quality activities including control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives at all levels, implement, monitor, and maintain the BMS, evaluation/disposition of nonconformances, audits (on site and internal), configuration and support of the SCADA operating system.
Monitor and maintain the instrument calibration program, temperature calibration, and equipment qualification. Review test reports.
Perform and/or coach others to perform robust root cause corrective action to eliminate repeat quality issues, including the completion of 8Ds, fishbones, 5-Whys, and other problem solving methods as needed.
Monitor and maintain outside processing including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, and review certifications of conformance.
Perform and/or support the contract review process and the final inspection process, generating certifications as required.
Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
Work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
Report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
Perform other tasks as designated by position.
Perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage, as this position is responsible for the care and treatment of customer inventory.