Aerospace Quality Engineer: Process Improvement

Ducommun Incorporated; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Appleton, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer to support contractual and regulatory quality requirements across customers and programs. You will assist in defining quality procedures, monitor processes, and interface with suppliers to address issues.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include collaborating with multiple departments to ensure quality throughout receiving, in-process, and final inspection, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: BSEE, BSIE, BSQET is required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in maintaining production and inventory control standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards.
• Proficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings is required
• Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.
• Intermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Project, and MRP/ERP
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment
• Abilities listed in the General Requirements of Team Members

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all contractual and regulatory quality requirements are defined and communicated on assigned customers and programs.
• Support all departments to ensure control of receiving, in‑process and final quality of product.
• Recommend more efficient and quality‑oriented processes
• Provide customer interface on quality issues and problem resolution
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, production, quoting and contract management to establish quality procedures for meeting customer requirements.
• Interface with suppliers to correct problems dealing with purchased materials.
• Provide support to manufacturing including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems in product manufactured.
• Assist in defining and monitoring the quality management system and in developing an organizational culture that stresses quality processes.
• Assist in monitoring personnel and processes to ensure compliance with company guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Update area supervision regarding concerns.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Performs other assignments as required.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Microsoft Project

MRP/ERP

Engineering drawings

Customer communication

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree: BSEE, BSIE, BSQET

Tools

MRP/ERP

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Appleton, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer to support contractual and regulatory quality requirements across customers and programs. You will assist in defining quality procedures, monitor processes, and interface with suppliers to address issues.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include collaborating with multiple departments to ensure quality throughout receiving, in-process, and final inspection, while maintaining