Quality Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate quality assurance across the Quality Management System in Potsville, PA. The role focuses on reducing waste, improving product/process quality, and leading lean initiatives within the organization.

Responsibilities include root cause investigations, process validation, and collaboration with customers and value streams. Requires a technical degree, 2+ years in quality/production, and knowledge of GD&T and SPC/SQC/DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in production or quality.
• Strong leadership and ability to work with engineering, production and management.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of SPC, SQC, DOE and GD&T.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO and NADCAP preferred.
• Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality assurance activities within the Quality Management System.
• Lead root cause investigations for product and process defects.
• Support new product introduction and process validation.
• Coordinate lab testing for verification/validation of raw materials.
• Participate in quality system improvements and cost/trend analysis.
• Drive lean initiatives and training (6S, TPM, Kaizen, Kanban).
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Statistical techniques

GD&T

Six Sigma

3D modeling CATIA

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

AX2012

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Potsville, PA

Job ID: #73229

Pay Range: $36-39

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating Quality Assurance functions throughout the Quality Management System. Work closely with customers and assigned value streams to introduce new products, reduce waste and eliminate process/product issues. Implement quality procedures, policies, systems and methods to assure the quality requirements of customers are being met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other closely related duties may be assigned.

• Support maintenance of comprehensive quality system.
• Lead and/or participate in activities associated with root cause investigation for product and process defects.
• Ensure best practice of new product introduction and process validation.
• Coordinate lab testing for verification and validation of raw materials.
• Assist in tool design as needed for process inspections.
• Perform standard quality engineering tasks with include but not limited to:
  • Non-conforming material disposition
  • Non-conforming cost/trend analysis
  • Corrective/preventive action
  • Customer/internal MRB
  • Process improvements (includes scrap reduction)
  • Automation of systems
  • Inspection criteria
  • Specification and contract review
  • Communication to and training of personnel
• While operating in the boundaries of Lean Principles, lead, guide, and direct lean implementation and training initiatives, including 6S, TPM, Kaizen, Flow Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and Rapid Improvement Workshops.
• Operate at all times in compliance with Hexcel Pottsville's Actively Caring Safety Program and Quality Management System.
• Comply with CLIENT policies, procedures and Code of Business Conduct.
• Perform similar job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics, or related degree is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in production or quality or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership and has the ability to work effectively with engineering, production personnel, and management.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good math and analytical skills including a working knowledge of statistical techniques (SPC, SQC, DOE).
• Ability to analyze and resolve process issues.
• Root cause investigation experience.
• Ability to read drawings, interpret written procedures and instruction.
• Ability to understand geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO and NADCAP preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, supplier management, internal audits, and overall troubleshooting or problem solving capabilities.
• Knowledge and/or use of six sigma methods preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques a plus.
• Knowledge of using 3D Modeling Software, CATIA is preferred.
• Current computer literacy including proficiency in use of full Microsoft Office Suite, MRP system experience AX2012 experience a preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required, though 6S, LEAN or Six Sigma is a plus.

Benefits provided:

401K,medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. 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 contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].