Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer will work alongside the quality, engineering, and operations departments to support both QC and QA functions and ensure compliance to industry and customer specifications. The Quality Engineer will help drive continual improvement across all manufacturing and system processes by participating in day-to-day plan activities involving root cause/corrective action, problem solving, ensuring compliance to customer requirements, project reviews, MRB disposition, timely closures of NCRs, RMA resolution, PPAPs, FMEAs, and training. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support maintenance and continual improvement of the AS9100 / ISO13485 quality management system.
• Lead supplier quality investigations and coordinate supplier corrective actions requests (SCARS) as necessary.
• Review and support disposition activities related to CARs, NCRs, MRBs, RMAs, FAIRs, source inspections, and validation efforts. 
• Ensure quality control procedures, standards and specifications are up to date and meet the requirements of applicable industry standards.
• Analyzing complex manufacturing and product quality issues to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work with Program Management on Interpreting engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and implementing customer requirements.
• Work alongside the engineering & operation departments to create PFMEAs, DOE, PPAP, APQP, for customers and programs.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, improve process capability, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Design, develop, and implement quality control systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating data, processes, and compliance risks.
• Review process data, KPIs, customer complaints, NCRs, & CAPAs to identify areas & processes that would benefit from yellow belt or green belt projects. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives, support CAPA implementation and effectiveness, promote 6S practices, and strengthen quality system compliance through process improvements and training. 
• Support the Quality leadership team in ensuring compliance with applicable standards, including AS9100D, ISO9001, ISO13485, IATF16949, and customer-specific requirements.
• Work alongside current inspection staff to provide guidance & training on inspection practice and improvements.
• Provide data reports/trend analysis/KPI data as needed by quality and department managers.
• Research new technologies and methods that would improve efficiency, reduce labor, reduce scrap.
• Work alongside the operations teams to assist in documenting processes. 
• Provide support during customer calls, visits, audits, & complaints.
• Plan, conduct, and lead internal process audits and support customer, certification body, and regulatory audits.
• Exercising independent judgment in evaluating data, processes, and compliance risks.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and make recommendations that impact product quality and business operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Promote a positive work environment. 
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and tasks as assigned or required to support the needs of the organization. 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and at least 8 years of Quality Engineering experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Expert knowledge of AS9100D and AS9102 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with MRB, CAPA, RCA, FAIRs, customer audits and supplier quality.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience leading cross-functional root cause investigations.
• Proficiency with SPC, MSA, process validation, and risk management techniques.
• U.S. aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures are climate controlled due to production requirements
• This role regularly operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to airborne powders and particulates. The ability to work in such conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is an essential function of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Primarily works in a combination of office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to bend, stoop, reach, and use hands to handle equipment or components.
• Ability to work near manufacturing equipment, including exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, and varying temperatures.
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques required.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers is required for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.