Senior Quality Engineer

Superior Technical Ceramics•Saint Albans, VT

38d•$86,000 - $129,000

About The Position

STC Material Solutions (STC) is an innovative Vermont-based manufacturer of high precision, high performance ceramic components for use in medical, aerospace and defense applications, as well as in many semiconductor and industrial manufacturing processes. Our components are even in Mars Rover! The company is now part of IDEX Corporation, a US-based Fortune 500 company focused on technological innovation and niche manufacturing. This business combination allows us to offer you the best of two worlds. At STC you'll enjoy the collaborative and friendly culture that seems to be the hallmark of the very best Vermont-based businesses. At the same time, you will be challenged to learn and grow on our team as you help us on our journey to build world-class analytical and reporting practices that suit the IDEX environment. IDEX is committed to professional development at every level. If you are top performer interested in developing your career beyond Vermont and within an American corporation with locations around the US and the world, you will have opportunities for advancement here and elsewhere in the organization. The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for activities that drive Quality Improvement and compliance to all defined requirements, including STC's AS9100 based Quality Management System. The Senior Quality Engineer will work to support STC's Quality principles: Right the First Time in everything we do and produce Agree what can be delivered in what timeframe and develop a plan on how delivery can be met Work co-operatively with all departments and suppliers to exceed customer expectations Always develop and execute a quality plan Understand customers' business objectives as well as their technical requirements Ensure sufficient staff training and help to manage the impact of change

Requirements

BS in Engineering or equivalent job experience, with 5 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment; preferred
Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, including GDT, standards and specifications.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems and assume a leadership role with cross-functional peers.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
Strong leadership, project management, and time management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Solid business acumen, management reporting, and decision making.
Detail oriented, organized, a highly motivated leader of people, and champion of improvements.
Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office
Expected travel is 10% yearly.

Nice To Haves

AS9100 and/or ISO9001 Lead Auditor Certification demonstrating ability to support AS9100 and other regulatory compliance activities.
Ability to complete customer PPAP requirements.
Program CMM utilizing knowledge of 3D vector math, geometry, trigonometry, etc.
Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, Lean preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality engineering tools including SPC, AQL, and CPk to improve process reliability throughout STC facilities.
Promote continuous improvement activities to increase productivity, eliminate scrap, and reduce rework operations.
Lead the use of quality and statistical process control programs, including tools such as Process Mapping, FMEA, Gage R&R, Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Capability Analysis, Control Plans, SPC, and Lean practices.
Work hands-on with inspection personnel, shop floor personnel, Materials Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to sustain and improve product and shop floor processes.
Provide additional information and/or support to Manufacturing Engineering to facilitate the completion of MRB activities for non-conforming materials, products and services submitted, when applicable.
Evaluate and disposition materials, products and services, found non-conforming at Inspection within authorized limits, to arrive at the most economical disposition, while meeting all quality requirements.
Lead and mentor STC personnel in performing good quality manufacturing practices.
Assist with continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) including, but not limited to: QMS documented information; quality audits, internal; quality audits, external.
Work hands-on with office and professional staff to sustain and improve quality of contractual and office processes.
Ability to perform contract review to identify quality requirements .
Develop and maintain customer and external provider Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents, i.e. PPAP's, .
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with customers, external providers, source inspectors, and outside auditors.
Lead closure of action items for areas of concern.
Other related duties as assigned or required.
Ensures measurement and non-destructive processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, tools, et al used in inspection and production have adequate documentation including, but not limited to, inspection/test plans, functional specifications, and system documentation.
Assures planning and scheduling of internal and external calibrations are in place and successfully executed to ensure compliance with documented procedures and regulatory requirements.
Develop, measure, and continuously improve the RMA & CAPA processes.
Responsible for activities including, but not limited to: Customer RMA - authorize issue of RMA number; maintain documentation; review of non-conforming material and/or containment activities (i.e. WIP, finished goods, and/or returned products), as applicable; disposition of RMA's within authorized limits.
CAPA - initiate, lead, and track progress of customer, external provider, and internal CAPA's, as applicable; as required, mentor or assist individuals or teams to facilitate completion of CAPA activities.
Works with cross-functional peers to facilitate documentation and findings are reported to stakeholders, as applicable.