Quality Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer is a critical individual in interpreting both company and customer quality requirements, translating them to support all phases of the manufacturing cycle and working closely with colleagues to initiate workable quality instructions and procedures. This position requires a highly motivated and energetic individual that can work with minimal supervision and multi-task various priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for quality engineering functions in a low volume high mix machine shop
• Must be proficient in first article reports and have a working understanding of AS9102C
• Quality management of strategic customer accounts. Lead failure analysis efforts and document findings. Communicate findings to all stakeholders
• Ability to create and maintain customer required PPAP’s (PFMEA, Process Maps, Process FMEA, Gage R&R)
• Interpreting customer drawings and creating / approve incoming inspection plans
• Great working knowledge of 8D problem solving
• Interact with quality inspectors, machinists and suppliers when quality issues arise, and take the lead to drive improvements through our corrective action process with effectivity follow up auditing
• Perform ISO9001:2015 / AS9100:2016 internal audits to ensure compliance with all internal QMS and external customer requirements. Issuance and tracking of corrective actions as applicable
• Assist department with calibration and maintenance of metrology equipment
• Other related department requirements as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering) preferred with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience or 7+ years of relevant direct experience
• Minimum 3 years experience working in an Aerospace machining environment is strongly preferred
• Must be able to work with little supervision and be able to multi-task and set daily priorities
• Excellent knowledge of Access database is a must (or the ability to quickly learn how to construct and maintain a database)
• Good working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a must
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., 8D reports, fault tree, PFMEA, control plans, etc.)
• Skilled in performing AS9100 or ISO9001 internal audits, documenting findings and direct follow up on corrections
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Previous experience in supplier quality and development is a plus
• Occasional travel may be required as needed

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting; standing; walking throughout the facility; talking; seeing; hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 35 lbs. The candidate must wear appropriate/required Personal Protective Equipment and must be able to work at a desk or in front of a computer for long periods of time. The candidate must also possess near vision in at least one eye, corrected or uncorrected, equivalent to J2 at 12".

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Candidate will split time between a general office environment and a manufacturing floor environment - safety hazards will be typical of these general environments. 

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Technetics.

Technetics Semi is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.