Quality Engineer

Bodycote North America•Warsaw, IN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Warsaw, IN 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. Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
Must possess basic metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or combination of training and experience.
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.
Must be thoroughly familiar with commercial, aircraft, and aerospace specification, ASME and military specification codes as required.
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.
Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment.
Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree preferred.
Five years’ experience in Quality Control and practical knowledge of commercial heat treatment of steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, brass, copper, etc. desired.

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 take steps to ensure training is provided.
Report on the performance of the quality system to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system.
Communicate to all levels on the status of the quality management system.
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 non-conformances, audits (on site and internal), implementation and support of the navigator operating system.
Monitor and maintain instruments including instrument recall, instrument calibration, monitor and maintain process control testing, temperature uniformity surveys, quench effectiveness, monthly mechanical testing, surface contamination test, carb/de-carb test, IGA and IGO test, burnouts and leak ups.
Monitor and maintain outside processing including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, review certifications of conformances and review test reports.
Support in process and final inspection processes, receiving inspection, contract review, braze and heat treat, temper inspection, generate and sign certifications.
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.