Quality Engineer

Petersen Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersen Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Ogden, UT. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the AS9100/ISO9001 QMS, coordinating quality teams, and resolving product issues while supporting customer interactions.

Responsibilities include leading audits, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on NPI and process enhancements. Requires relevant engineering education and extensive QE experience in a machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a technology diploma or engineering degree preferred.
• 5-10 years as a QE or related role in a machine shop environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and competency with metrology tools.
• GD&T knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO9001 and AS/EN9100 policies and procedures including internal audits.
• Plan, conduct, track and report all QMS audit activities.
• Analyze internal trends, scrap, SPC, and customer data to drive continuous improvement actions.
• Lead cross-functional NPI teams on product launches and CI activities.
• Provide written responses to customers on quality issues and report to customers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QMS

Auditing

Root cause

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Full Time Ogden, UT, US

Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer

Reports To:Quality Assurance Manager with dotted line to CFT Team Lead

Direct Reports:No Direct reports for this role

Summary

Quality Engineer responsibilities include the development and maintenance of AS9100/ISO9001 QMS system. Other responsibilities will include the coordination of QC teams, resolution of product issues, and customer support.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving the ISO9001 and AS/EN9100 policies and procedures including internal audits
• Planning, Conducting, Tracking and Reporting all QMS audit activities
• Analysis of internal (trends, scrap, SPC, etc..) and customer to drive actions focused on continuous improvement
• Develop timelines and ensure timely completion of all quality requirements/documents
• Liaison with Customers during visits, builds, NPI activities, process/system audits
• Ensure great customer relations are developed and maintained
• Provide written technical responses to customers on quality issues as well as performing ongoing reporting to customers
• Clearly and consistently communicate customer Quality expectations to the Organization
• Lead/ coordinate cross-functional NPI teams on product launches, apply lessons learned to continuously improve the NPI process
• Assisting or Leading cross-functional team to investigate quality issues and recommend technical solutions – be the Quality champion for CI activities
• Quality background to include CAPA problem solving and root cause analysis
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to conduct and/or participate in internal training programs and attend external training as required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated diplomacy and professionalism
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole
• High level of personal integrity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - effective time management skills
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed while having the ability to work seamlessly within a cross functional team environment

Work Conditions

• Some travel may be required
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Overtime as required

Requirements

• Minimum of three years in Community College with Technology diploma or an Engineering degree preferred.
• 5-10 years as a QE or related role in Quality Assurance within a machine shop environment preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and proven competency with standard metrology tools
• Intermediate level computer skills using MS Office Suite of programs
• Close working knowledge of GD&T requirements