Quality Engineer

Job Profile/Summary

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for inspection planning, assisting in Root Cause and Corrective Action (including analysis of nonconformities), compliance to internal and external customer requirements, assisting in internal/external audits, assisting in process inspections, assisting in Calibration Management, and assisting in Continual Improvement.

This role is carried out in the primary FEC location and may require some travel (local and national) for supplier or sister-company audits, customer site visits, or other manufacturing environments within FEC as required. It is a salary employee based out of Cincinnati, OH, and reports to the Quality Manager.

• Responsible for the design, development and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of company products in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with both internal (manufacturing, engineering, project management) and external customers to ensure quality standards are in place and are being properly executed.
• Perform analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Investigate the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to assist the Quality Manager in developing disposition and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Write inspection procedures and assist in reviewing and evaluating in‑process rejections and obtaining proper product dispositions.
• Analyze quality performance for production and collaborate with Quality Management and Operations Management to develop improvement plans for identified problem areas.
• Serve as a secondary designee to interface with customers and suppliers for quality‑related matters as required.
• Assist the Quality Manager by continuously reviewing quality output, practice, and procedure to ensure the customer requirements are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast‑paced, growth environment.
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, self‑starter, team‑player, and willing to learn new skills.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to access ITAR controlled items and/or articles (requires U.S. citizenship).
• Experience with an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Manufacturing process experience (assembly, inspection, test).
• Previous experience reading/interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, digital and dial/analog micrometers, calipers, test sets, and gauging equipment.
• Ability to read customer drawings (including GD&T) and specifications.
• Ability to operate Windows‑based computers and working knowledge of typical office programs – e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Federal Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled