Reporting directly to the VP of Quality, the Quality Engineer is a crucial member of a manufacturing team responsible for ensuring products meet industry standards, customer expectations, and legal requirements. They work towards optimizing the quality of production processes, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency. Their responsibilities include designing and implementing quality control systems, developing and conducting tests, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, and collaborating with teams to implement corrective actions when needed. Quality Engineers also conduct audits of manufacturing processes and materials to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. 

Essential Functions:

• Supports all Quality Management data, reports, analysis, etc. as directed by the VP/Director of Quality.
• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.

• Develops and implements quality control plans and procedures 

• Devises / implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Performs assessments / audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and AS9100 / AS9110
• Attends program corrective action meetings, identifies trends, assists in problem resolution, and ensures responsible parties meet required standards through internal audits.
• Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials. Arrange for delivery, assembly or distribution of components and supplies to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Performing mechanical/electrical drawing interpretation and problem resolution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross functional process development.
• Support planning, review, approval, and application of First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Professionally represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) in support of organization needs.
• Provide technical expertise to company employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirement.

• Educates and trains employees on quality standards and procedures 

• Other duties as directed by quality leadership.

Position Qualifications:

       Education:    

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related technical field like engineering, quality or manufacturing.
• SQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt) preferred

 Experience:

• Minimum of two-years’ experience directly related to job function is preferred
• AS9100 Auditor experience is preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance