Quality Engineer

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is directly responsible for the daily activities related to non-conforming material investigation and control, calibration, and corrective / preventive action. Facilitates MRB activity including investigation and resolution; provides associated reporting. Supports New Product Introduction by ensuring First Article requirements are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Develop and implement control processes and programs, ensuring critical to quality characteristics are defined and implemented in the manufacturing processes.
• Actively participate and support New Product Introduction.
• Develop quality plans and documentation requirements, including the use of statistically valid sampling methods, to evaluate product at every stage of the manufacturing process.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and records are in place for inspection and quality engineering activities.
• Develop inspection and testing methods and interpret industry and customer product evaluation requirements.
• Provide training and develop others to ensure quality requirements are understood and followed.
• Confer with management, customers and suppliers in planning, scheduling, coordinating and directing quality activities to ensure conformance to customer requirements and specifications.
• Support qualification requirements, including components of FAI / LAI, and PPAP (PFD, FMEA, Control Plans).
  • Ensure First Article documentation is prepared and provided according to standard and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate testing, layout, and inspection to facilitate and set priority.
  • Define qualification requirements to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Assist in driving the internal and external quality audit process and ensure timely auditing and corrective action follow-up.
• Oversee the disposition of non-conforming material, ensuring root cause analysis (RCA) has been completed.
  • Confirm appropriate disposition activities are carried out; verify electronic and physical inventory are in alignment for MRB product and finished goods.
  • Supplier Corrective Action Requests are issued as a part of non-conforming material management.
  • Support SMART program by defining and facilitating continuous improvement activities; apply Lean, Six Sigma and sound RCA tools.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS Engineering or Technology discipline, in Metallurgy or Materials Science preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Aerospace industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards
• Nadcap Special Processes experience preferred
• Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FAI, PPAP
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Visual Factory / Continuous Improvement Tools
• Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collection data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• CMM experience
• ASQ CQA or CQE preferred along with project management or facilitation experience
• Aerospace SAE 13001 / DPVR experience or training preferred

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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential.  We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion. 

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.