Quality Engineer

Kinetic Engine Systems•Westfield, MA

26d

About The Position

When you join the Kinetic Engine Systems team, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers. Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day quality improvements initiatives as well as the planning, coordination, and implementation of specific quality improvement projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have a thorough understanding of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment.
Experience in Aerospace industry.
Strong understanding of 6S.
Time-management and Organization skills
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
Experience with CMM and CAD based computer programs.
Experience with ISO-9001, TS-16949 or AS-9100 Quality Management Systems
Experience with common machine shop gaging and techniques.
Familiar with CMM machines and the associated coordinate measuring system.
Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
Ability to Identify areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency.
Ability to identify root cause and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Proficient Computer Skills to include Microsoft Office.
Required to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
Serves as ‘Voice of the Customer’ reviewing concerns, questions and non-conforming material. Analyze failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective action for process related concerns and/ or customer complaints.
Review, analyze, and determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions for internal Non-Conforming Material. Posts Key Business Indicators in support of company and corporate goals.
Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system and tools as well as work with manufacturing and engineering personnel in support of the quality function.
Interfaces with engineering and operations to ensure successful new product launches.
Supports the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements.
Continuously improve Quality first piece, in-process, and final inspection processes and procedures.
Assists in developing personnel to improve skills required to reduce final inspection turn-backs.
Installs statistical sampling and monitoring of processes as required, reports on trends.
Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System.
Follow 6S procedures and maintain a clean organized work area.
Other duties as assigned by management.