Quality Engineer

Ducommun, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Appleton, WI, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality for current and future manufacturing requirements and drive productivity through strong process discipline.

You will collaborate across departments to define quality procedures, perform root cause analyses, and support the quality management system. This role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 3–5 years' experience in manufacturing quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all contractual and regulatory quality requirements are defined and communicated.
• Support all departments to control receiving, in-process and final quality.
• Recommend efficient, quality-oriented processes.
• Provide customer interface on quality issues and resolution.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, production, and contract management to meet requirements.
• Interface with suppliers to correct material problems.
• Provide support to manufacturing with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in defining and monitoring the quality management system.
• Monitor personnel and processes for policy compliance.
• Maintain necessary records and manage hazardous waste.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Engineering drawings

MRP/ERP

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSEE/BSIE/BSQET)

Tools

MRP/ERP

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Quality Engineer

Support quality for current and future manufacturing
requirements and determine the most effective methods to improve productivity
through the management of people and technology.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience within the electronics or PCB field.
• Prior experience with ISO or AS environments.
• Understanding of DOE, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing desired

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States