Quality Engineer [17927]

Job Description Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Location: Orlando, FL Eligibility/Clearance: US Citizenship required OBJECTIVES This role is responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the quality organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to be flexible in high-pressure situations. This role has primary focus on the quality performance of a diverse group of suppliers in commodities such as, electrical, mechanical, steel, rubber, and fabrication. YOUR IMPACT -Participate in the Supplier Approval and Evaluation process -Perform Supplier Evaluations, evaluate supplier capabilities, review supplier documents in support becoming, or continuity as, a GSE supplier -Review and support Supplier Deviation process -Work as a liaison between Engineering and Supplier to address specification and/or print questions -Supplier Quality systems, policies, and procedures, -Supplier interface at company location or on-site at supplier’s location -Supplier performance KPI’s, tracking, and continual improvement -Corrective actions; internal and external -Kaizen / Continual improvement projects / rework and scrap reduction -Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion -Willingness to travel -Evaluate supplier rejections to determine appropriate actions and manage all phases of Supplier Corrective Actions -Plan and execute product and process related audits, drive preventative actions at the supplier’s facility and minimize escapes -Execute product verification activities with suppliers such as FAI, Acceptance Test and Authorization to Ship -Participate in supplier program milestone reviews for new strategic awards -Analysis of quality data, tracking and reporting data, and capable of responding to data trends -Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and an emphasis on lean manufacturing and Quality Management Systems -3-5 years of supplier quality experience -ASQ certification: CQE, CRE, CSQP, preferred -Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment Specialized Knowledge, Equipment, and Applications: -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously -Experience interacting with cross functional teams including engineering, materials, logistics, sales & marketing -Experience working with application and validation of welding procedures, preferred -Demonstrated supplier management skills -Project management experience or similar skill set -Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools. --Experience executing data analytics using statistical software or MS Excel -Effective two-way communication and executive presentation skills -Business acumen -Experience using various quality methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, 8-D, DFMEA, PPAP, etc. Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): -Lean Manufacturing -6-Sigma, -ASQ certification: CQE, CRE, or CSQP preferred -AWS trained and/or certified is desired -ISO 9001:2015 Additional Training: -Coordinate Measuring Machine or Portable Articulating Arm experience, a plus Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.