Quality Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Montana Precision Products - Where Precision Meets Innovation!

Montana Precision Products (MPP) is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, specializing in producing complex and high-precision components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. At MPP, you'll be part of a team that uses state-of-the-art technology to create components that power some of the most recognizable aircraft in the world, including the Boeing 737 MAX, the Airbus A320neo, and other commercial aircraft.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and direction to the quality engineering team and for all aspects of quality engineering to ensure that products meet regulatory and contract requirements. Ensure the organization maintains registration status for AS9100 Quality Management Systems, NADCAP Special Processes and other customer and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead team efforts and approve manufacturing planning and planning changes through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for New Product Introductions (NPIs) on new parts to be produced by the Company through a Zero-Defect approach.

Act as Senior Mentor and Subject Matter Expert in quality engineering matters, while ensure strong team integration with manufacturing engineering teams.

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of customer specifications, industry standards, and quality systems standards, including AS9100

Support the Quality Management System (QMS) to assure continued compliance to customer requirements and registration to AS9100 Aerospace Quality System standards

Support and lead both internal and external audits

Lead and participate in all Quality activities, with a focus on quality objectives, product conformity, including FAIs & characteristic accountability

Use effective Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) strategies as they apply to Defect Reduction, CPARs, Escapes, MRB, etc.

Lead team's shop floor technical support and act as the technical resource for drawing interpretation questions to manufacturing

Provide and facilitate training on quality, including procedures, drawing interpretation, inspection, gages, etc

Develop Quality and Inspection Planning, including incoming material quality planning

Assist with all customer support activities, including: notification of quality escapes, investigation of customer returns, responding to customer CARs, and submitting NC/MRBs to the customer for approval

Work with the Materials team to establish quality requirements for suppliers, qualify new suppliers, ensure supplier performance and communicate with vendors to clarify and resolve issues

Assist with gage management and calibration, including selection of proper M&ME and performing Out of Tolerance (OOT) gage investigations as required Why you want to work here:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and a Health Reimbursement Account

Career Growth and Promotional Paths

Generous Paid Time Off That Starts Accruing Day 1

401(k) with Match

9 Paid Holidays

Annual Performance Based Incentives

Cross Training Raises of 3% and 6% Depending on Number of Areas Certified in

Overtime Opportunities

Employee Recognition and Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Earn More with our Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety First Culture Work Environment:

Primarily Shared office environment.

May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels).

Safety training and equipment are provided by MPP in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy. Requirements

4-year Engineering Degree from an accredited university

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards

Demonstrated knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)

Proficiency in MS Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Experience with quality and/or auditing

Experience with machining, welding, brazing or similar manufacturing processes Desired Characteristics:

3-5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or similar industry

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Lean / Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis Experience

Strong background in APQP and NPI processes

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Montana Precision Products is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Employment Eligibility:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. Montana Precision Products will require proof of status prior to employment.