Quality Engineering Technician (QUALI006741)

Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future

With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineering Technician.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineering Technician supports quality assurance activities within the business unit to ensure products and processes meet customer regulatory and internal quality requirements. Working cross-functionally with Quality Engineering Manufacturing Design Engineering Operations and Supply Chain this role supports inspections root cause investigations and corrective actions audits quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to ensure product quality compliance reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Model safe behavior and promote a zero-defect culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Provides technical support and assistance to Quality Engineers in maintaining product and process quality.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T work instructions and quality documentation.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities including documentation disposition tracking and nonconformance processing.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations and corrective action activities by gathering data and documenting findings.

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities through data collection documentation preparation and record maintenance.
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and inspection documentation.
• Collect analyze and report basic quality metrics to support process improvement efforts.
• Assist with internal product audits and quality system compliance activities.
• Support with maintaining quality records inspection reports and traceability documentation in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams to identify and resolve product and process quality issues.
• Support receiving in-process and final inspections to verify product compliance with drawings specifications and customer requirements as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field; or high school / GED with a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing quality or engineering-related experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings commercial and military specifications contracts and GD&T requirements.

• Familiarity with basic analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes engineering drawings and quality systems.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) which requires the incumbent to be either a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident green card holders or have refugee or asylee status. Non-US Citizens may be restricted from certain programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship co-op or professional experience in manufacturing quality engineering or industrial operations.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Exposure with statistical analysis process capability studies or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality management tools such as Minitab Power BI ERP or Quality Management Systems.
• Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma (yellow belt) or Continuous Improvement training.
• Exposure to participating on cross-functional teams focused on quality improvement and problem resolution.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make data-driven decisions.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies processes and business requirements.
• Self-starter with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work effectively across functions including Engineering Manufacturing Quality Operations Supply Chain and Supplier organizations.
• High degree of integrity accountability and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous improvement operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings components and essential systems for the industrial defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919 the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015 RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920 Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft rotorcraft submarines and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high-quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargents continuing investment in people assets technology and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the companys commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity Respects & Values People Customer Focus Teamwork Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves

• Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical honest in all interactions delivers good news and bad and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair credible confidential fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity recognizes and supports the accomplishments talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high-quality products and services on time every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive engaged and collaborative sharing information ideas and experiences to accomplish goals improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player demonstrated through attendance and punctuality works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus - We focus on the outcome not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/VET

Required Experience:

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