Quality Engineer Monroe

Job Description

The Quality Engineer 2 supports flow down of all customer and industry standard requirements and communicates that information to ensure that product meets contracted requirements. The Quality Engineer 2 provides leadership and training for other Quality Engineers/Quality Administrators. The Quality Engineer 2 may be required to interface with customers and suppliers and will be required to dress and act in a professional manner appropriately with these business dealings as a representative of Damar.

• Maintains a working knowledge of customer and industry quality standards (AS9100 / AS9102).
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understands GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerance).
• Performs internal audits to verify/ensure conformance to Damar requirements and prepares formal audit reports.
• Applies PO Quality clauses to applicable product in MRP system.
• Reviews manufacturing plans/NRCs created by Engineering and approves them based on compliance with customer specifications.
• Reviews and approves Change Incorporation Requests (CIRs) and Contract Review Records (CRRs) as needed.
• Prepares First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Provides technical input for internal disposition on Damar rejected product.
• Submits nonconforming product to customers.
• Analyzes rejection history and provides data to management.
• Researches, recommends and issues Corrective Action Requests as required, as well as documents/responds to requests/complaints and performs verification of CA effectiveness.
• Presents information to internal company staff.
• Interfaces with customers or customer representatives.
• Provides information and assistance to Manufacturing and Inspection personnel regarding quality issues, interpretation of customer specifications and Company procedures.
• Works with all departments to support continuous improvement activities.
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Leadership: Trains, mentors, and assists less-experienced QE/QA staff and staff from other departments in skills, abilities and knowledge related to quality requirements.
• Attention to detail: Recognizes and identifies deviations from requirements.
• Communication: Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
• Customer focus: Gives priority to customer satisfaction and service needs. Provides information and results accurately, courteously, in a timely manner.
• Organization: Keeps working area neat and organized. Arrives on time to work. Works to meet deadlines efficiently and complete job assignments within allotted times.
• Teamwork: Collaborates and cooperates with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Department. Knows when to ask for information and assistance, and assesses the long-term impact of decisions. Demonstrates a willing, positive, and proactive attitude. Follows verbal and written instructions; works independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own actions and results
• Company policy awareness: Understands and complies with company policies and guidelines as described in the Employee Handbook, the Employee Safety Manual and the Business Management System. Complies with rules and procedures of a drug-free workplace.

Preferred

• 10 years Quality Assurance/Inspection experience in the aerospace industry or 5 years QA experience with a degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office products and email systems.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret Engineering Drawings and specifications at an advanced level.
• Fluent understanding of GD&T.
• Documented internal audit experience.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis and RCCA methodology and tools (5 Why’s, Fishbone Diagrams, etc.)
• Basic ability to navigate within Business/ERP Systems and CAD Environments (Catia/Enovia).
• Hands‑on inspection experience of aircraft structural parts.
• Engineering degree or Cert Quality Engineer (ASQ)

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