Quality Engineer III

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary

• Perform training on BMS procedures with workforce as required. Provides internal auditing support

• Responsible for driving corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner

• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities

• Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and the interpretation of workmanship criteria

• Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics; implementing Inspection and Quality Plans

• Conduct internal audit activities including but not limited to quality management systems purchasing contract review process and manufacturing

• Drive trend improvements on the internal & external quality in support of strategic business objectives

• Build stable productive internal/external working relationships using effective interpersonal skills. Effectively articulate concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff

• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factor

• Ensure product acceptance criteria reflect the customers definition of fitness for use

• Correspond as required with customer representatives to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs and expectations

• Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements

• Work to reduce defects in various processes through data analysis and team problem-solving

• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to identify requirements and flow down new customer requirements to all functions

• Review New Product Integration (NPI) customer specifications to flow down new requirements to all functions and ensure in establishing compliance to customer requirements

• Perform PPAPs (production part approval process)

• Act as liaison for the development & LRIP areas on matters related to NPI process & first article inspection

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related experience

• Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC FMEA PPAP Statistical Process Control (SPC) Gage R&R Studies and lean manufacturing methodologies

• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100 AS9102 standards and audits

• Ability to communicate with customer and suppliers to resolve processes gaps and the ability to apply specified requirements in a cost-effective approach

• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products a full understanding of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T). Expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills

• Ability to collect compile and analyze data (using the appropriate six sigma methods and techniques); to determine both the actual root causes of identified problems and required corrective (preventive) actions to prevent recurrence

• Able to affect internal and external DPPM (scrap and rework) reduction and OTD improvements both internally and at our suppliers

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Demonstrates initiative to work efficiently and to streamline processes. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work general instructions on new assignments

• Has a full understanding of ones specialization and uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

• Strong written/verbal communication analytical time management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well as both an individual contributor and as a member of a team

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

• Demonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word Access PowerPoint Excel)

• Focuses on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

• Regularly required to stand sit; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)