Quality Assurance Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

This person will also participate in external, internal, and supplier audits.

Quality Manager

• Careful inspection and enforcement of Quality Standards.
• Proactively review and provide continuous improvement in the manufacturing process
• Inspect in-process and finished product as required by established procedures.
• Ensure customer specifications are adequately communicated throughout the product realization cycle.
• Responsible for in-process containment actions for all non-conforming parts and collaborating with other departments to ensure parts are conforming with customer specifications.
• Aid in Root Cause determination and work with Engineering on Corrective Action activities.
• Ensure First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements are defined and met.
• Maintain all controlled document files of the inspections and testing results.
• Evaluate problems and make recommendations for possible corrective actions.
• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation.
• Document, develop and maintain procedures and records.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize work.
• Communicate with Quality Team Members to solve problems.

• Technical experience and knowledge of CNC machining (CNC Swiss screw machining is a plus)
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn about metal materials and their standards (examples include stainless steel, exotic metals, brass, aluminum, nylon, etc.)
• Statistical background is a plus
• Ability to learn and utilized an ERP systems
• Proficiency in interpretation of specifications and engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to participate in internal and external audits.
• Strong communication skills.
• Cross-functional work experience in major areas such as product engineering, supply chain management, project management, manufacturing, or operations.
• Demonstrates basic understanding lean principles that can be applied through successful completion of assignments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 management systems.
• Working knowledge of measurement instruments.
• AS9102 FAI inspection preferred.