Quality Engineer

MIDCON CABLES CO INC; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible work schedule

401(k) with ESOP

Job summary

MIDCON Cables Co Inc is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide technical guidance across QA, production and engineering. You will drive PPAP, RCCA, and APQP activities, while leading improvements in quality systems and supplier relations.

Ideal candidates have AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 knowledge, aerospace/defense experience, and strong communication skills to support both new programs and current production.

Qualifications

• Functional knowledge of AS9100:D and/or ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.
• Experience in a Defense or Aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, manufacturing, engineering or related field.
• Blueprint interpretation experience.
• Experience with the APQP process.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coach, manage and support team members.
• Ability to manage significant workload and conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Champion PPAP and development of customer documentation for compliance.
• Lead RCCA teams to resolve quality issues.
• Provide trending analysis on quality metrics in manufacturing.
• Assess day-to-day production/preproduction quality systems and identify deficiencies.
• Assist in development of production and preproduction quality systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and error-proofing efforts.
• Mentor and coach team members and manage workload.

Skills

Presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Root cause analysis

Change management

Team leadership

Delegation

Resource planning

Work prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Engineering

ASQ CQE or CQM certification

Tools

Blueprint interpretation

APQP process

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, the Quality Engineer will provide technical guidance to the quality assurance department, production, engineering, customer service, and contracts. Maintain good vendor/customer relationships while supporting all quality functions for current production and product development. Responsible for APQP and product development requirements for new and takeover programs as required. Lead RCCA teams to resolve any quality issues.Summary of essential job responsibilities:· Champion production part approval process (PPAP) and the development of customer documentation needed for compliance to requirements per the customer requirements and applicable standards.· Manage and implement solid problem-solving methodologies as defined in “lessons learned” reporting as needed for error proofing and continuous improvement.· Assessment in day-to-day production and preproduction quality systems to identify deficiencies and participate in resolution of issues found.· Assist management with development of production and preproduction quality systems as needed.· Provide trending analysis on quality issues and performance metrics in manufacturing.· Conducts First Article part evaluations including electrical test reports to all requirements and creates the document package.· Works under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are varied.· Strong root cause analysis and corrective action for internal and external issues.Midcon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible work schedule. 401(k) and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program.All candidates must meet ITAR government regulations to be employed by Midcon.Midcon Cables Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Quality Engineer skills:· Functional knowledge of AS9100:D and/or ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements required.· Preferred quality experience within a Defense or Aerospace manufacturing environment· Professional certification considered a plus (ASQ, CQE, CQM)· Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills required.· Ability to effectively delegate and utilize available resources for timely resolution of tasks required.· Must possess demonstrated ability to implement change and be results focused.· Ability to effectively coach, manage and support Team Members.· Ability to manage significant workload including conflicting priorities.· Bachelor's degree in Electronics, manufacturing, engineering or other relevant area preferred.· Blueprint interpretation experience required.· Experience with the APQP process preferred.· Creating Flow charts, FMEA’s, and Control Plans experience preferred.