Quality Engineer

Description

Anoplate is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer. This position will collaborate with operations, support functions, and the customer to assure that desired product quality requirements are communicated and customers receive the highest quality finishing product on time. When process problems occur, lead efforts to identify cause and implement process improvements. The Quality Engineer will be leading cross functional teams and manage project deadlines.

Culture, Community, & Purpose

At Anoplate, we believe what we do matters-our work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of critical aerospace, defense, and industrial components that serve industries across the globe. As a family-oriented company, we are deeply committed to our employees, our customers, and our community.

* Customer-First Mindset:
We recognize that our success is measured by our customers' success. We prioritize quality, responsiveness, and service excellence to build trusted partnerships.

* Part of Something Bigger:
Our work ensures that planes fly safely, military equipment performs reliably, and medical devices operate flawlessly-our customers and the world depend on us.

* Community Involvement:
We actively support local initiatives, workforce development programs, and industry partnerships to give back and help build a stronger future.

* A Family Culture:
We treat our employees like family, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where relationships matter, and teamwork drives success.

* Making an Impact:
Every member of our team contributes to something greater than themselves, knowing that their work affects lives around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead group root cause analysis processes when necessary.

* Lead daily MRB and ensure timely follow up.

* Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns and provide corrective action responses.

* Proactively initiate and lead continuous improvement projects.

* Lead auditor on Internal Audit Team.

* Assist with external ISO audits and response to corrective actions.

* Lead quality related customer visits (check ins, audits, surveys, instructional, etc.)

* Ability to use statistical techniques and problem solving methods to measure, achieve, and continuously improve processes and customer loyalty metrics.

* Extensive experience in forming and leading cross functional teams.

* Write new procedures as required and train others on newly written procedures.

* Assist with training and development of Quality Assurance Inspectors or new Quality Engineers.

Requirements

Your Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Key Skills and Knowledge:

* Advanced root cause analysis, problem solving skills.

* Advanced knowledge of statistics (SPC, Probability, cPK, pPK)

* Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills to lead and work with operational teams, internal and external stakeholders.

* Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills.

* Superior project management and time management skills.

* Self
-motivated with a positive and professional attitude.

* Lean Understanding (as a guide for implementing improvements) and demonstrated ability to create flow diagrams and process maps.

* Blueprint Reading skills

* Reading and interpretations skills - ability to interpret technical documentation & testing specifications.

* Technical writing skills

Education / Experience:

* B.S. in technical science (chemical, environmental, or manufacturing science preferred) plus 3- 5 years experience in manufacturing.

Why Join Anoplate?

Anoplate is a 65-year industry leader in aerospace and industrial surface treatments. We offer unlimited growth potential, a dynamic team-oriented environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an evolving industry. If you're a results-driven operations leader who thrives on developing people, driving innovation, serving the community, putting customers first, and executing strategic growth, we invite you to apply and become part of the Anoplate family.

Our core belief is to fulfill the needs of our employees in order to meet the needs of our customers. Anoplate relies on the personal success of our employees.

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