Quality Engineer

Job Description

Essential Functions

Report all metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost for the organization are met and trending in the right direction. Proper production preparation, quality, time accuracy, through the implementation of continuous improvement are key.

Act as lead product and process quality expert for customers and internal organization in the case of materials, coatings, and assembly application.

Prepare for and manage all source inspections working with the customer and internal organization.

Read, analyze, and discuss customer required specifications managing all qualification kick-off meetings and put decisions into actions. Works to complete projects on time and within budget.

Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies to determine appropriate action and to solve a variety of problems. Analyze nonconforming reports, returned products and recommends corrective action.

Develop, revise, apply and maintain quality procedures, quality plans, documents and work instructions in accordance with IS09001, AS9100, NADCAP, S1000, industry standards, and customer requirements. Participate in product development to assure all quality issues are addressed.

Implement methods of procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and calibration of equipment. Performs a variety of duties to independently perform dimensional, visual and non-destructive testing of diversified components and assemblies to ensure fabrication and equipment are in compliance with engineering, industry standards and customer approved documents.

Interface with all areas of the company, its customers and suppliers on quality issues. Initiate and maintain the implementation and closure of corrective actions. Participate in the resolution of corrective actions and verifications of actions implemented.

Support Engineering activities such as PPQ, SSP, data review and submittal, PO contract review, MRB issues review and responsibility and authority for disposition Non-conforming material.

Review shop work orders and identify quality related requirements to purchase orders.

As required, perform internal & external audits and surveys with compliance to the Management Systems, industry standards, and customer requirements. Develop reports based on inspection and audit results. Participate in audits from external sources.