Quality Engineer

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Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety‑sensitive.

Based in Covington, GA, the Quality Engineer will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the General Manager to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed.

• Management responsibility includes assuming the duties of the Quality Manager in his/her absence.
• Identifying and recording present or potential conditions that would have a detrimental effect on product, process, or the quality system, and initiating corrective or preventive action procedures to address these conditions, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions. May include controlling or stopping further processing of the product until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented.
• Coordinating the interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements.
• Identifying quality training needs and taking steps to ensure training is provided.
• Reporting on the performance of the quality system to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system.
• Communicating to all levels on the status of the quality management system.
• Assist in general quality activities, including control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives at all levels, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the BMS, evaluation/disposition of non‑conformances, audits (on‑site and internal), implementation and support of the Navigator operating system.
• Monitor and maintain instruments, including instrument recall, instrument calibration, monitor and maintain process control testing, temperature uniformity surveys, quench effectiveness, monthly mechanical testing, surface contamination test, carb/de‑carb test, IGA and IGO test, burnout, and leak‑ups.
• Monitor and maintain outside processing, including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, reviewing certifications of conformity, and reviewing test reports.
• Support in process and final inspection processes, receiving inspection, contract review, braze and heat treat, temper inspection, and generate and sign certifications.
• Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co‑workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
• Perform other tasks as designated by the position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory and, as such, will perform duties safely and responsibly to prevent customer loss or damage.

• Education - Must possess basic metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or a combination of training and experience. An engineering degree is preferred.
• Five years’ experience in Quality Control and practical knowledge of commercial heat treatment of steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, brass, copper, etc., desired.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate the English language to interface with management and all levels, both in‑house and at the customer’s place of business.
• Must be capable of writing general procedures for the heat treatment of specific alloys, in accordance with customer needs.
• Must be capable of making written recommendations for improving the Quality System and Procedures.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with commercial (AMS, ASTM), automotive specifications, ISO, AS, QS, and TS quality systems.
• Must possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of PPAP processes.
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