Quality Engineering Technician

AAM•St. Marys, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs quality engineering technician responsibilities as detailed below for the product assigned per the Quality Manager. Perform dimensional and mechanical inspection / layouts for new and existing product that are of a development or product validation nature. Under the direction of an engineer maintain and develop PFMEA / Control Plan / Process Flow / ECRs. Work with the Engineering performing various tasks related to customer concerns and production part quality issues. Participate in continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor and monitor progress under the direction of an engineer. (Shainin / 8D /5Y) Perform experiments under the direction of an engineer and aid in the statistical analysis of the results. Under the direction of an engineer, assist in operator training on new and existing product. Assist the engineer in development of proper control charts and limits Initiates all PPAP / Prototype documentation. Develops appearance reports under the guidance of the product engineer. Assists with Metrology efforts for new and current products (gage design and selection). Operates inspection equipment (Handheld gaging, CMMs, Optical comparators, Hardness tester, Density scales, Part specific gaging). Lead MRB and champions efforts to reduce scrap and rework.

Requirements

Associates Degree preferred or equivalent PM work experience
2 years Engineering experience or Manufacturing background in a PM environment.
Forward thinking, open-minded, methodical, and aggressive approach to problem solving.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Good Leadership qualities
Able to work with little or no supervision, in a fast paced multi task environment.
Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office, Plexus and Mini-tab
Willingness and desire to learn
Excellent organizational skills
Works with Safety as a priority

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional and mechanical inspection / layouts for new and existing product that are of a development or product validation nature.
Under the direction of an engineer maintain and develop PFMEA / Control Plan / Process Flow / ECRs.
Work with the Engineering performing various tasks related to customer concerns and production part quality issues.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor and monitor progress under the direction of an engineer.
Perform experiments under the direction of an engineer and aid in the statistical analysis of the results.
Under the direction of an engineer, assist in operator training on new and existing product.
Assist the engineer in development of proper control charts and limits
Initiates all PPAP / Prototype documentation.
Develops appearance reports under the guidance of the product engineer.
Assists with Metrology efforts for new and current products (gage design and selection).
Operates inspection equipment (Handheld gaging, CMMs, Optical comparators, Hardness tester, Density scales, Part specific gaging).
Lead MRB and champions efforts to reduce scrap and rework.