Quality Engineer

Mainstream Engineering•Rockledge, FL

16h

About The Position

The Quality Engineer for Mainstream develops and leads quality assurance and quality engineering activities and oversees and coordinates quality inspectors. The QC department validates supplier quality, inspects incoming materials and in-process work, validates final products, and maintains records for traceability. The role also administers the QMS software and maintains compliance efforts for ISO 9001 and other certifications. This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing and assembly environment involving products such as machined and plastic-molded components, sheet metal, tubing assemblies, wiring harnesses, electronics/PCB, and chemical products for military and commercial sectors. The Quality Engineer works with engineering and supply chain teams to build quality into product development and supplier processes, maintain effective procedures and records, and address nonconforming products and returned merchandise.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or an applicable technical field, and/or completion of a recognized quality certification program.
At least 5 years of quality experience.
In-depth knowledge of quality and reliability methods and procedures for hardware and software systems as they apply to the aerospace and defense industry.
U.S. citizenship is required due to strict ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with QT9 Quality Management Software or similar software.

Responsibilities

Oversee and train inspectors in proper techniques and adherence to quality procedures.
Partner with engineering to build quality into new product development, implement advanced product quality planning, and develop inspection plans.
Interpret technical drawings and GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Improve existing inspection and quality procedures and implement new procedures using commercially proven methodologies.
Perform dimensional inspections and generate inspection reports.
Administer QMS software.
Oversee company-wide documentation revision control.
Inspect incoming production materials, hardware, components, and assemblies.
Establish Supplier Quality Assurance and partner with the supply chain team to develop a proactive supplier risk management process.
Maintain quality records documenting incoming material and outgoing product status, and provide information and cumulative data for internal and external customer responses.
Identify and disposition nonconforming products.
Evaluate returned merchandise (RMAs) and determine root cause.
Maintain compliance efforts and certifications for ISO 9001 and other required certifications.