Quality Engineer

Job Description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Reports to:  Quality and Safety Manager                                                                                             

Job Purpose:  The purpose of this position is to monitor, audit, inspect, and plan the quality of products and services in accordance with corporate quality procedures. This position also assists the Quality and Safety Manager in auditing Quality processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop sampling plans, quality standards, process control instructions for use by manufacturing in monitoring and reducing defects.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional team on product development using APQP Core Tools, with the goal to identify and prevent defects prior to production.
• Monitor internal nonconformances and customer complaints. Execute containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive actions when needed.
• Support the Quality Techs in CMM Programming with Calypso Software and inspecting parts on the CMM.
• Review data packs, schedule source audits and be the lead during customer source audits.
• Contribute to the company’s continuous quality improvements and cost reduction programs.
• Serve as a Internal Auditor and perform audits of quality processes to ensure compliance, and lead teams to develop corrective actions for nonconformances identified during the audit.
• Support product manufacturing, process engineering, and new product introduction.  This could include analyzing process flows, methods of manufacturing, and new procedures.
• Implement In-Line Inspection at CNC Machines with the support of the Quality and Safety Manager; validate machine setups, FAI Inspections, and sample inspections. Drive the cost of COPQ to 0% Scrap.
• Complete first article, sample inspections and final inspections on manufactured product to customer requirements utilizing calibrated equipment.
• Implement and manage MSA’s.
• Provide guidance to the Quality Team regarding time management, technical details, and proper calibrations.
• Support and monitor the implementation of SPC Data.  Analyze this data and make recommendations for improving product quality and quality processes.
• Work closely with the Quality and Safety Manager to provide feedback and recommendations for quality team training opportunities and employee performance.
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures.
• Provide support to other departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Key Measures of Success:

• Customer Complaints
• Cost of Quality (COPQ)
• 6S Audit

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a CNC Machine Shop
• Must have deep understanding of how corrective and preventative actions result in mistake proof process (Pokea Yoke)
• Thorough knowledge of Quality System tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA’s, and Capability Studies are required.
• Knowledge of lean problem solving tools and techniques such as A3, 8D, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Must have a deep understanding of blueprints, GD&T and specifications.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working in AS9100 & NADCAP certified environment.
• Ability to generate standard operating procedures and follow them in all aspects of tasks performed.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a CNC machine shop.
• Must have a sense of urgency, but not at a cost of Quality
• Must be willing and able to travel ~10% of time to support customer and/or vendor site visits

Additional Information

GTC Machining, LLC offers a drug-free workplace along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA