Quality Engineer

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality activities across design, manufacturing and inspection, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS 9100. You will develop inspection plans, lead root-cause investigations and coordinate with suppliers and customers.

The role emphasizes lean implementation, APQP participation, and mentoring quality engineers while maintaining quality documentation such as PFMEA and Control Plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree required.
• Up to five years technical experience, including at least two years in Quality Engineering (aerospace/automotive preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use measuring equipment.
• Experience with ISO/AS quality systems and customer interface is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review contract docs for quality requirements and develop inspection plans.
• Ensure customer CAD/CAM data requirements are met when authorized.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and Inspection Instructions.
• Coordinate with customers, inspectors, and suppliers to satisfy quality requirements.
• Participate in APQP and document/test data preparation.
• Provide training on quality methods to personnel.

Skills

Five S

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

SPC

ISO 9001

AS 9100

Aerospace OEM Specs

Drawings

Analytical Skills

Communication

Independent Worker

Measuring Equipment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Baan MRP

MRP System

MS Outlook

Job description

Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary & Essential Functions

• Review contract documentation for quality-related requirements; assure proper flowdown and satisfaction of these requirements through review of design and manufacturing/test documentation and development of inspection plans.
• Ensure any customer requirements reflecting digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI Data, are met when authorized by the customer for its use.
• Ensure that all FAI requirements (including delta) are current, or are identified as necessary to perform.
• Participates in quality assurance proposals and cost estimates.
• Support the organization leadership on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool.
• Evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop documents and test data, as required.
• Provide primary customers, source inspectors and suppliers interface, and must work cooperatively with them and his/her program team to ensure that all contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
• Providing training and feedback to Quality personnel to ensure uniform process and inspection methods.
• Evaluate the robustness and risk of process and recommend improvement actions where appropriate.
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem solving for non-conformance product, quality escapements, and process capabilities (but not limited to) and establish definitive root cause and effective corrective action(s).
• Execute product containment actions to protect the customer from non-conforming material arriving at their facilities.
• Lead in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts, resulting from MRB Activity.
• Participates in the maintenance of the Quality Systems Registration, and highlighting areas for continuous improvement.
• Participates in internal audit programs.
• Analyze, review and prepare necessary reports/data summaries, as required.
• Develop and update quality documents such as the Control Plan, PFMEA, and Inspection Instructions, as required.
• Responsible for complying with quality system (ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap) and Aerospace OEM system requirements.
• Ability to submit tags to customers; closes out rejection reports.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. Incumbents are typically assigned highly technical and/or major start-up programs that require the coordination of top resources in each of the functional areas.
• Inspects product when/if there is a need and requested by Quality Manager.
• Proficient at mentoring other quality engineers with evaluating and resolving process issues.
• Other duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001 / AS 9100 and Aerospace OEM Specifications and Drawings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and a good memory for detail
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous - records must be accurate and maintained
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree required.
• Up to five (5) years technical experience is required, including a minimum of two (2) years in Quality Engineering (preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry).
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to utilize measuring equipment, and hands‑on capabilities to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.
• Good math skills, familiarity with personal computer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, and Baan (MPR system) required.

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Annual eye exam is required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Working conditions are: 50% office environment, 50% manufacturing environment.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places and in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.
• Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.
• Safety Footwear shall be in accordance with the following: ASTM standard F2413-05 with minimum impact resistance, compression resistance and metatarsal designation ratings of 75 foot pounds (i.e. ASTM F2413-05 I/75 C/75 Mt/75), which are viewable on the inside tag of footwear.

1505 Maiden Lane
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
United States