Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Work Location: North Berwick, Maine (Customer Site)

Work Experience: Minimum 4+ years relevant to role and 4-year tech degree / 8+ years relevant to role with no / non-tech degree. Candidates with substantially more prior experience and responsibilities may fit under a related progression roles – and are welcome to apply. Note any Quality Certifications.

Industry: Aero-Engine (gas turbine / turbo machinery)

• Establishing, investigating, analyzing, verifying, assuring, and sustaining part/process quality (OEM, Supplier) stemming from your broad technical experience across the Product Life Cycle coupled with an array of industry recognized quality tools (skills) – and applying that appropriately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Solicit/Mine quality data and conduct/review Root Cause – Corrective Action evaluations including using tools such as 8D/DMAIC/Red X. Partake in product and/or process improvements projects aimed at reducing COPQ.
• QE’s execute work (services) in any/all of the following Quality functions:
  • Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Part & Process Qualification / Verification
  • Non-Conforming Material
  • Continuous Improvement / Development
• Engage with customer, customer’s suppliers, et al in a competent, technical, and professional manner.
• Maintain Integrity & Ethics in all situations.
• Generate Continuous Improvement ideas to reduce Waste and Cost of Poor Quality.
• Help Quest Global grow while you learn and develop your career.

• Product Life Cycle experience with complex mechanical components/assemblies/products – aero/marine/industrial gas turbine preferred.
• Ability to establish/interpret/review quality requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100, AS13100, AS9145, AS9110, AS6081, ISO 9001, FAA/FARs, DCMA/DoD.
• Capable of using technical drawings which include GD&T.
• Knowledge of modern high tech manufacturing processes (metal, composites, coatings).
• Inspection planning, gauge calibration, R&R studies.
• Working Part Qualification processes such as PPAP / MRL, FAIR.
• Conducting QE activities tied to NPI launches, Transitions, Training/Development initiatives.
• Evaluating non-conforming material, product recall, MRB, RC-CA.
• Presenting technical data/results.
• Advanced MS Office tools (Excel – pivot, charts, lookups, macros; PowerPoint – tech presentations, training; Word – procedural writing).
• Electronic MRP / SW / WI systems (input/mining/extracting/analyzing).
• Statistical based tools, sampling, analysis, metrics.

• Familiarity with gas turbine engine workings, design, manufacturing, MRO.
• Operating in procedure based and regulatory controlled environments.
• Able to read Engineering prints w/GD&T and comprehend associated Quality Requirements.
• Gaging experience (manual, visual, computer based, Inspection Planning, SPC, Gage R&R, etc).

• Office and/or Shop Floor Environments.
• Lift / Transport 25 lb (occasional).
• Common activities include sitting, walking, and standing.
• Typically includes substantial amounts of computer work – but can also include hands‑on activities (e.g., lifting, inspecting, transporting, etc).
• Heavily Regulated Industry with strict adherence to procedures and standard work.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late, arriving early, OT.
• Ability to use personal transportation (work, customer, other).
• Full time role w/ company benefits. Both 1st and other shift roles available.
• Typical 8-hour workdays M‑F w/ unpaid lunch / accommodating shift schedule – but sensitive to customer needs.
• Due to customer’s work classification and security, candidate’s citizenship status must be: “U.S. Citizen”.
• 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.