Quality Engineer

Founded in 1975, RAM Aviation, Space & Defense has grown to become a premier supplier of actuation products, namely solenoid valves, linear and rotary solenoids, and check and relief valves.  From small beginnings with engine manufacturers, RAM ASD now supplies products and services to hundreds of major players in all the aviation, space, and defense markets.

Located in the hills of Southern Utah, RAM ASD prides itself on being family-owned and family-centered. Each employee becomes a part of the hard-working community that attracts the best and the brightest and then welcomes them to stay. Many of the employees have been working for the company for over 30 years.

Quality Engineer Position Summary

Perform root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities; maintain company quality system; perform and monitor quality audits; communicate with suppliers and customers on quality concerns and initiatives; write and revise quality specifications; prepare for and host customer and third-party quality auditors.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Provides Quality System technical expertise and/or support to business, suppliers, and other functional teams.
• Utilize preventative quality techniques to improve product quality, reduce in-line defects, and reduce scrap.
• Initiates and follows up on CAPA and NC of product or processes.
• Initiates and executes continuous improvement activities for established processes and supports development of new processes, including use of lean and six sigma tools and problem-solving tools (8D, 5-whys, cause and effect, etc.)
• Supports and facilitates APQP activities to improve new product development and production and to meet customer requirements.
• Develop internal Quality Plans to account for 100% of all design characteristics.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to indicate present product and process standards and establish proposed quality reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Attend design reviews as a quality representative to evaluate compliance, proper inspection points, etc. as required.
• Performs production and quality systems audits.
• Review customer orders for quality flow-down requirements and compliance to flow-down requirements in support of Quality Assurance.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with
• engineering design and performance specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.
• Establish and maintain good customer rapport, while driving solutions to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain a strong spirit of partnership.
• Work with suppliers to improve overall quality of supplier chain.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering-related discipline is required.
• Must be proficient in operation of a computer and using Microsoft word, excel, and outlook.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with quality assurance principles, inspection techniques, testing procedures, and statistical analysis

Requirements

• Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively (both verbally and in writing), at all levels.
• Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, and MSA.
• Experience with data collection and analysis methods leading to demonstrated improvements strongly preferred.
• ASQ CQE and/or Lean Six-Sigma certifications are strongly desired.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and understand new skills and concepts as required.
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Self-starter, able to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, accuracy in the work generated.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to completion and prioritize appropriately. Positive attitude, trustworthiness & good work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products