Quality Engineer

Kinetic Engine Systems; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Chandler, AZ facility. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to implement robust QC processes and lead quality initiatives across product life cycles.

The role demands hands-on analysis, process control, and cross-functional training to ensure conformance with customer and industry standards. Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree with quality experience in aerospace and are proficient in statistical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3 years’ experience in a quality role is preferred, aerospace background advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Quality Control processes and programs with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Establishes quality improvement goals aligned with financial plans and customer requirements.
• Creates quality plans and documentation, including sampling methods for evaluating products at each manufacturing stage.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Project

Minitab

Job description

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Quality Engineer

Full Time Indirect Chandler, AZ, US

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with engineering and manufacturing personnel, develops and implements Quality Control processes and programs.
• Helps establish quality improvement goals and objectives that support company financial plans and customer requirements.
• Develops quality plans and documentation requirements, including the use of statistically valid sampling methods, to evaluate product at every stage of the manufacturing process.
• Provides training to manufacturing personnel in the use of statistical techniques.
• In conjunction with engineering and manufacturing personnel, develops inspection and testing methods, and interprets customer product evaluation requirements.
• Develops quality training material and conducts training as required.
• Evaluates and measures compliance to company, industry and customer quality requirements.
• Conducts internal and external quality audits.
• Assists in identifying and implementing cost effective, innovative technical solutions in the quality control field.
• Confers with management, customers and suppliers in planning, scheduling, coordinating and directing quality activities to ensure conformance to customer requirements and specifications.
• Supporting company policies, procedures, goals, objectives and goods manufacturing practices.
• Applies Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools to the production process.
• Performs root cause corrective action (RCCA) analysis in the disposition of non-conforming material.
• Support Manufacture engineer in Non-conform material disposition when is required. AS9100 knowledge and understanding.
• Participate in continues improvements events when is required.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in a quality field, aerospace preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Excellent knowledge of statistical techniques.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with APQP, and PPAP requirements.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Project – Minitab a plus.
• Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Organized, logical, and detailed oriented with excellent documentation skills.
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow through, complete assignments, and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with customers, peers, and management.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in a shop floor environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.