Engineer, Quality I

Barnes Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace West Chester Division is seeking a Quality Engineer to integrate new parts into the quality system and coordinate with customers, engineering, manufacturing and quality. You will prepare the First Article and VSE package for the Quality Manager and customer review, ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include planning quality standards, data analysis, supplier audits, and resolving nonconformances in a fast-paced aerospace setting. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical BS preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace QA environment.
• Experience with audits and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Integrate new parts into the quality system with cross‑functional teams.
• Plan and execute quality standards for processing materials into finished products.
• Prepare First Article and VSE package for review by Quality Manager and customer.
• collaborates with Purchasing on PO with First Article of VSE requirements.
• Develop and analyze statistical data to set product/process quality goals.
• Investigate and resolve process and product nonconformances.
• Perform internal and supplier quality audits.
• Create statistical quality systems and trend analyses.
• Make decisions impacting program/product delays and costs.
• Resolve issues promptly and effectively.

Skills

Quality mindset

Lean Manufacturing

Audits

Communication

APQP

PPAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

BS in engineering / technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Description

Barnes Aerospace West Chester Division has a challenging and rewarding job opportunity for a Quality Engineer. The ideal candidate will integrate new parts into the quality system, working with customers, engineering, manufacturing and the quality department. As well as prepare the First Article and VSE package for Quality Manager and customer review. If you are an individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment this position may be of interest to you.

Core Responsibilities:

• Integrate new parts into the quality system, working with customers, engineering, manufacturing and the quality department.
• Plans and execute activities related to the development, application and maintenance of quality standards for processing materials into finished materials or product.
• Prepare the First Article and VSE package for Quality Manager and customer review.
• Work with Purchasing in developing purchase orders with First Article of VSE requirements.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to indicate present product and process standards and establish proposed quality reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Investigate and provide solutions to problems for processes and product non-conformance.
• Perform quality audits of processes, products and workstations within the Company. Perform quality audits of suppliers and potential suppliers.
• Create statistical quality systems, such as trend analysis to control and/or improve processes.
• Make decisions that could cause/prevent program or product delays and affect costs and overall system quality.
• Previous experience resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.

Qualifications:

• One+ years of related experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in an overhaul and repair environment.
• Preferred experience in performing audits and being audited.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees, suppliers and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with team environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodology (6-sigma, 5-S, Continuous Improvement) a plus.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP a plus
• Experience with Auto CAD.
• Ability to write, read and speak English.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma required; BA/BS degree preferred. BS degree in a technical field (engineering, manufacturing/industrial technology or 2 years equivalent experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment).
• Statistical Process Control background and familiarity with quality inspection equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

At Barnes, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.

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