Quality Engineer

Job Description
This job description outlines a role for a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or machining environment. Here's a breakdown of the key responsibilities and requirements:
Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance Procedures & Inspection Protocols : You'll be expected to develop, implement, and monitor quality systems and protocols for inspection and control.
2. Production Monitoring : Ensuring that production processes meet internal and customer-specific requirements. This may involve regular checks, audits, and collaboration with various departments.
3. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action (CAPA) : If issues arise, you'll lead the investigation to determine the cause and implement corrective/preventive actions to avoid future problems.
4. Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) : You'll manage reports related to any defects or deviations from standards and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
5. Auditing : Conduct internal audits and help with external audits (ISO, customer audits, etc.) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
6. Quality Tools : Utilizing tools like FMEA , SPC , PPAP , and control charts to make data-driven decisions and improve processes.
7. Collaboration : Working closely with teams in engineering , production , and inspection to resolve quality-related challenges.
8. Calibration & Measurement : You'll manage calibration schedules to ensure measurement equipment is accurate and maintained.
9. First Article Inspection (FAI) : Supporting the inspection process during product development and at the point of acceptance.
10. Training : Educating team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices to enhance overall product quality.

Requirements
6am -4pm Shift
Required Skills & Knowledge:

• CNC Machining Expertise : This is vital for understanding the specific quality control methods in a machining environment.
• Quality Systems : Knowledge of ISO standards, CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, etc.
• Analytical Skills : Ability to interpret quality data and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication : Will need to collaborate with multiple teams and document processes clearly.

This is a fairly broad and responsible role with a mix of technical expertise and managerial skills.
Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related
  technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing or CNC machining environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, CMM, etc.).
• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, and statistical methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

No relocation is available and must be able to work without sponsorship at any time.