Quality Engineer

Chemring Group; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) in the United States is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate daily quality activities and support programs delivering to military, defense, or commercial customers.

You will verify incoming parts against process capability, lead root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions while liaising with customers on quality matters. This role emphasizes AS9100D/ISO9001 adherence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
• ASQ certifications preferred: Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier processes and issue corrective actions when quality targets are not met.
• Ensure ASC QMS compliance and document controls.
• Coordinate customer-required tests and source inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support audits for DCMA, ECOs, and project books.
• Review specifications to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Quality systems

Audit handling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma

RCCM / RCCA

ASQ Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for coordinating daily quality activities within an assigned role or program to support products designed and delivered to military, defense, or commercial customers. This position supports program and product quality requirements and serves as a point of contact for assigned customer quality matters. Quality Engineer ensures that incoming parts and components characteristics are in alignment with process capability, in order to manufacture products that and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. The Quality Engineer represents Quality Assurance when working on assigned programs and activities. The role supports root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives and may interact directly with customers regarding quality-related concerns, audits, and issue resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit supplier processes, review incoming inspection data, and issue supplier corrective action requests when purchased components/parts do not conform to requirements or delivery quality targets
• Support supplier quality responsibilities, including supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, supplier selection and approval, supplier quality performance ratings and reviews, and supplier follow up actions when assigned
• Ensure compliance with customer and/or industry requirements needed for product design and assembly
• Ensure compliance with ASC’s Quality Management System (QMS) and other internal procedures and requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate customer-required test witnessing and examination of product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance with contractual requirements
• Conduct quality tests, compile and analyze performance data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to support product and process improvements
• Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and other industry standards
• Review and interpret customer, engineering, and manufacturing specifications to lead internal quality activities, drive root cause analysis, validate corrective actions, and ensure final outcomes meet quality and compliance requirements
• Support integrated product/process teams, including analysis of data, development of action plans, problem solving, and carrying out actions to meet objectives
• Provide guidance to other positions within Quality Assurance in support of development and problem solving
• With supervisory support, initiate follow-up of non-conformance reports through closure; participate in corrective action processes as required
• Professionally lead or participate in customer-related communications, activities, and investigations as assigned
• Lead or perform internal audits, prepare audit reports, and follow findings through closure; provide guidance to internal auditors who typically work outside Quality Assurance to improve their capabilities
• Support audits and process review/changes related to DCMA, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Project/Program Books, and related activities

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma training preferred
• RCCM / RCCA structured problem-solving training preferred
• ASQ Certifications preferred: Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a first line quality function (e.g. auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection) in a regulated environment
• Experience in manufacturing environment in the areas of supplier quality, statistical techniques, failure analysis and corrective action
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting activities, including FAR, DFARS, and DCMA requirements
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 QMS requirements to support quality system operations

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment, initiative, and creativity to complex technical challenges
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability to develop quality systems and procedures supporting new products from prototype through full-rate production
• Ability to develop reports, business correspondence, technical documentation, and quality procedures
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, testing, and Q/A principles
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Experience in reporting on key quality metrics
• Use of quality improvement tools - mistake-proofing/poke-yoke, 5-S, visual management aids, capability studies, A3 problem analysis tools, etc
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

ASC EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

ASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.