Quality Engineer 1

Under the direction of the Quality Manager the Quality Engineer participates in the sustainment of the Quality Assurance program designed to meet all customer and third-party requirements as well as internal operating goals established by plant management. The Program consists of establishing and managing appropriate measures for all elements of the quality management system within all departments. This includes establishing auditing procedures and frequency to ensure conformance and compliance. The Program will also identify trends and implement preventative and corrective addition areas of loss resulting from rework scrap or other related operations will be identified for corrective action.

Principle Accountabilities:

Review drawings and related specifications for new and legacy customer programs. Inform Engineering of applicable quality requirements to ensure conformance of first articles and subsequent production.
Manage individual customer self-release programs including procedure preparation and maintenance purchase order/control review inspection of parts for conformance to requirements direct communication with customer representatives and handling any customer claims/returns.
Investigate quality claims from customers and establish appropriate corrective actions by working with Engineering and Operations departments.
Assist the Quality Manager in conducting plant surveys and audits as required by customers.
Assist at meetings in determining appropriate rework or repair methods as may be required.
Perform other duties of equal or less complexity as assigned or directed by plant management.
Must know and follow all company and departmental safety compliance and regulatory rules.
Performs other functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline (S.T.E.M.)
1-4 years of related Quality experience Aerospace desirable
Knowledge of investment casting processes quality assurance methods and inspection techniques
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications
Knowledge and use of advanced shop mathematics and quality control statistics such as 5 why FMEA SPC
Excellent verbal written and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently and effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced proficiency in MS Excel