Quality Engineer

We are looking for a dynamic individual that can develop, support, and improve our quality management system, which is certified or able to become certified to the following standards, while holding standards and developing others with the team, to follow:

• AS9100
• IATF 16949

The QE would support both QC & QA functions, working alongside the quality, engineering, and operations teams to ensure compliance with industry and customer specifications. The quality engineer will participate in day‑to‑day activities involving problem solving, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, project reviews, MRB disposition, timely closures of NCRs, RMA resolution, and training.

As the quality engineer you will be expected to be involved in day‑to‑day activities across all GKN – Additive Manufacturing & system processes to help drive continual improvement.

Before applying
, please note: GKN Sinter Metals Additive business is a supplier which abides by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In order to be considered for this position, applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

• Manage, maintain, and continually improve current quality management system that is certified to AS9100D
• Help deploy the IATF
  16949 and ITAR certifications, for the new site, with gap analysis and actionable items to meet delivery requirements
• Responsible for the following systems NCR, MRB, RMAs, calibration, tooling control, FAIRs, drawing reviews, IQ/OQ, source inspection, and validation activities
• Ensure quality control procedures, standards and specification are up to date and meet the requirements of applicable industry standards
• Be the primary programmer for our CMM and train others to be operators and a programmer
• Work with Program Management on understanding and implementing customer requirements using the contract review process
• Work alongside the engineering & operation departments to create PFMEAs, DOE, PPAP, Control Plans, APQP for customers and programs
• Look for ways to work alongside department managers to reduce waste, continual improvement, and increase efficiency
• Review process data, KPIs, customer complaints, NCRs, & CAPAs to identify areas & processes that would benefit from yellow belt or green belt projects
• Work with other department leads/managers on implementing continual improvement activities, procedures, 5S, CAPAs, SPC and training
• Work alongside the VP of quality & quality manager to ensure compliance to applicable industry standards such as ISO
  9001, AS9100, ITAR and IATF
  16949
• Working 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
• Researching new technologies and methods that would improve efficiencies, reduce labor, reduce scrap
• Working alongside the operations teams to assist in documenting processes
• Participate in internal audits and process audits

• Leadership – communicates changes effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by change
• Performance Coaching – defines responsibilities and expectations, sets goals and objectives, gives performance feedback, recognizes contributions, encourages training and development, continually works to improve coaching/supervisory skills
• Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals and values, promotes a harassment‑free environment, develops and implements cost savings measures
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑starter, self‑sufficient, resourceful
• Must have superb organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and lead a team
• Able to manage multiple projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics; or equivalent technical experience
• Experience with programming CMM equipment (preferred)
• 8 Years of quality experience in regulated environment of either automotive, medical, or aerospace required
• 5 years of experience with print/schematic review and redline
• 2 years’ PPAP experience within any industry
• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100, IATF
  16949, ISO
  9001:13485
• CQA or CQE preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers
• Strong Knowledge in inspection practices, AQL sampling, GD&T, and AS9102 FAI
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills
• Must have superb organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Quality Assurance

Industries:
Manufacturing