Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Production Quality Inspection: n
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  • Oversee and inspect the blank preparation and fluting processes to ensure they meet precision and quality standards.
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  • Implement robust quality control measures to prevent defects, ensuring product consistency and maintaining high quality.
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• Random Inspections and Audits: n
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  • Perform random inspections and audits across various production stages to confirm compliance with internal and external quality requirements.
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  • Document findings during inspections and collaborate with production teams to promptly address quality issues.
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• Tool Tolerance Assurance: n
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  • Use precision measuring tools like optical comparators, precision cameras (e.g., Zoller, PG1000), micrometers, calipers, and other equipment to inspect tools and components.
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  • Ensure all tools meet specified tolerances, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
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• Quality Management System (QMS) Management: n
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  • Manage and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS) , ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as Aerospace Standards (NAS) or equivalent standards.
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  • Conduct regular internal audits to ensure process adherence and identify areas for improvement.
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  • Prepare and update detailed inspection instructions for various production stages to guide quality control processes.
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  • Investigate and document quality issues , performing root cause analysis, and prepare Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) reports to resolve non-conformances.
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• Scrap Reduction and Process Optimization: n
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  • Analyze production data to identify scrap causes, working with production teams to implement solutions that reduce waste and optimize efficiency.
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  • Partner with production teams to streamline manufacturing processes and improve product quality.
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• Quality Logs and Documentation: n
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  • Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date quality logs for tools, equipment, and production processes.
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  • Accurately document all inspections, audits, and quality control activities to ensure traceability and accountability.
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• Team Collaboration and Development: n
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  • Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and management teams to align quality objectives with the company's operational goals.
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  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging cross-functional teamwork and knowledge sharing.
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Qualifications:

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• Proven experience in quality inspection or engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
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• Hands-on experience with Aerospace Standards (NAS) or equivalent industry standards.
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• Expertise in quality control processes, precision measurement tools, and production workflows.
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• Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) , conducting internal audits, and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
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• Proficiency in preparing inspection instructions , documenting quality issues, and conducting root cause analysis.
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• Familiarity with quality tools such as capability analysis , control charts, and process optimization methods.
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• Strong communication and documentation skills, with a team-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Skills:

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• Experience in industries governed by standards such as NAS , AS9100 , or ISO 9001 .
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• Expertise in scrap reduction initiatives and process optimization techniques.
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• Competence in performing capability studies and using statistical tools to support quality improvements.
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• Ability to lead quality audits, investigate non-conformances, and manage CAPA reports.
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