Quality Engineering

Summary:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. This role involves identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing corrective and preventative measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead QMS-related processes, including Material Review Board (MRB), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and Document Control.

Review and Approval of AS9102 First Article Inspections and PPAP per AS9145

Review and assess supplier and customer documentation, including designs, quality manuals, and quality records, to ensure compliance with requirements.

Support the Quality Management System (QMS) by developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes aligned with industry standards, customer specifications, and production goals.

Collaborate with production teams to maintain process controls and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in and support internal and external audits to ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met.

Lead and contribute to manufacturing quality initiatives, including Kaizen events, 8D problem-solving, supplier management, and training programs.

Promote a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization.

Support customer quality management efforts to ensure products consistently meet or exceed expectations.

Key Attributes/ Typical Skills / Experience / Education:

US Citizenship Required "Due to the nature of work with controlled technical data and compliance with U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR), U.S. citizenship is required."

3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace and/or medical industry preferred).

5+ years of experience in a quality-related role within manufacturing.

Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field preferred.

In-depth knowledge of quality standards of methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification (preferred).

Additional ASQ or Six Sigma certifications (preferred but not required).

Work Environment/Schedule:

The primary work environment is in the production area and/or lab setting, involving product handling, tool usage, and daily report writing. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants who receive conditional offer of employment will be subjected to pre-employment drug testing.