Quality Engineer

ANSWER CONSULTING Ltda.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSWER CONSULTING Ltda. seeks a Quality Engineer to monitor and improve the quality of operational processes and outputs. You will inspect materials, equipment, processes and certifications, and drive corrective actions with internal staff, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and 3+ years in quality engineering, with strong problem solving, data analysis and communication skills. QA systems knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems; aerospace preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred; ISO 17025 / NADCAP highly preferred.
• 8D problem solving training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve quality of processes and outputs.
• Inspect materials, equipment, processes, and certifications.
• Coordinate and manage front end corrective actions (NCR/CARs).
• Manage SCARs for nonconforming supplier products and services.
• Lead internal audits and participate in customer audits.

Skills

8D Problem Solving

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Project management

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Materials science background

Metallurgy background

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

**Position Summary: **The Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of our operational processes and outputs. The Quality Engineer's responsibilities include, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. This position is a key liaison with internal staff, suppliers, and customers on Quality related matters. A successful Quality Engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and certifications consistently meet established quality standards. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.**Primary Duties & Responsibilities: **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, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Comply with Code of Conduct Requirements and all Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).Coordinate and manage Front End Corrective Actions (daily failures, replacements, NCR / CARs).Quality Alerts, Create / Distribute.Create Replacement Metrics, Coordinate Replacement meeting, Drive Corrective Actions until resolution.Manage Stamp control process; ensure that Stamp Log is kept up to date (stamps, signatures, initials); new hires and exiting employees.Supplier: Manage SCARs for nonconforming supplier products and services.Manage the Training Matrix; track all new employees and their training needs; update when employees leave the company.Perform Failure Quality Analysis (FQA) on nonconforming laboratory tests.Develop and implement quality control systems, procedures, processesMonitor and analyze quality performance.Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and certifications to ensure quality specifications are met.Collaborate with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.Investigate and troubleshoot process issues.Monitor quality control activities and processes at suppliers. Review and analyze corrective action and non-conformance data to eliminate non-conformances.Review or create order specific Inspection & Control (Cut Up) Plans and other Quality documentation.Address quality inquiries and concerns from our customer and their representativesParticipate with customer audits, work collaboratively with customers to identify quality gaps, assure corrective action resolution, and oversee continual improvement activities to meet or exceed customer expectations.Perform and lead internal audit activity to identify process enhancements and ensure compliance with QMS.Participate on all 6S ProgramsAssist with training production staff in the implementation of QMS and inspection procedures.Other duties as assigned.**Experience & Education: **Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Material Sciences, metallurgical related field is required.3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, or a similar role is required.Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems; aerospace preferredASQ certification preferred.Experience with ISO 17025 / NADCAP is highly preferred.**Required Skills:**The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Knowledge of machining, special processes and applicable specifications.Knowledge of material testing, metallurgical, Metal characteristic analysis.8D Problem Solving Requirements training or experience.Lean manufacturing basicsTrouble shooting skills with focus on process improvementAbility to analyze and interpret dataStrong communications skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processesAbility to complete work assignments accurately and quickly, while always focusing on accomplishing the goalSelf-motivated and able to work independently without close supervisionStrong organizational, planning, and attention to detail skills.Team OrientedProficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent project management skills.**Physical Demands:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.**Work Environment:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.You should be proficient in:destructive testing