Sr. Quality Engineer

American Rheinmetall•Lapeer, MI

13h

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Engineer supports new product and process development and manufacturing through quality engineering methods and leadership of the Quality Engineer team. The role handles multiple projects across product development, launch, and manufacturing, ensuring products meet quality standards and customer and regulatory requirements. This position is the first point of contact for questions and concerns within the Quality department and regularly represents the organization in customer interactions. It also supports plant activities related to customer and supplier issues and initiates corrective actions focused on process improvement.

Requirements

Associate degree in quality or bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering, plus five years of related experience and/or training and at least two years of leadership experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
Five years of experience in the Quality field.
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Ability to use and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Ability to use handheld and surface plate measurement devices.
Computer skills, including the MS Office suite.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of the use and application of statistical process control.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to produce accurate work meeting company standards with little to no rework.
Initiative to seek out new tasks and expand capabilities without direct supervision.
Punctuality and attendance.
Willingness to cooperate with coworkers and supervisors and accept constructive criticism.
Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Must meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

ASQ (American Society for Quality) certification.
Experience working with aerospace or military customers.

Responsibilities

Support and lead adherence to quality management systems.
Create and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
Participate in APQP for assigned projects and parts, reviewing contracts, drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and production and development plans with cross-functional teams.
Review assigned contracts for customer-specific requirements.
Keep assigned Plex workflow actions current.
Determine product metrics and characteristics for inspection and the inspection methods and devices to use.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to assess critical product characteristics for measurement.
Apply statistical process control tools and methods as required.
Assist with qualification of new products and launch activities.
Prepare documentation for product inspection and sample submissions, including PPAPs, FAIs, FMEAs, Control Plans, Check Sheets, and Quality Alerts.
Conduct or coordinate measurement evaluations and tests, including FAI, Gage R&R, and MSA.
Lead and participate in corrective and preventive action teams addressing customer, supplier, and production concerns.
Work with representatives to eliminate defects using root cause analysis, corrective actions, lean techniques, A3s, countermeasures, Six Sigma, poka-yoke, and error-proofing.
Maintain working knowledge of government, customer, and industry standards and specifications.
Communicate significant quality issues and recommend process improvements to teams and management.
Participate in Material Review Board activities to disposition non-conforming material promptly and verify controls for rework.
Participate in Core Process audits, implement corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
Support and instruct inspectors and create work instructions.
Train associates on product key characteristics to improve quality awareness.
Participate in and initiate continual improvement activities.
Complete customer submissions and uploads and create product Certificates of Conformance.
Perform quality-related activities for assigned ECN/PCR.
Follow quality and environmental policies, safety procedures, security protocols, and PPE requirements.