Quality Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is seeking a quality engineer to support military, aerospace, energy and industrial applications by defining quality requirements for new launches and post-launch production. You will ensure customer requirements and compliance across RCCA, QMS, and supplier quality, while driving continuous improvement through data analysis and problem solving.

Travel may be required to support projects and supplier development.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or 5 years relevant experience.
• Proficient in gage metrology, with a strong understanding of measurement principles and practices.
• Ability to read and understand product drawings & GD&T.
• Proficiency with computers and software programs including Microsoft Office (Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel).
• Experience with inspection techniques and knowledge of statistical sampling plans.
• Clear and effective communication with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract review for new or revised products.
• Ensure QMS conforms to customer, internal, AS 9102, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate inspection documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Mentor and guide QA technicians.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports per AS 9102.
• Prepare PPAP packages as required.
• Define supplier quality requirements and assist in resolving supplier quality issues.
• Support receiving and inspection activities.
• Participate in maintenance of the QMS program.
• Assist RCCA process on quality problems from audits, returns or scrap.
• Train personnel in quality tools and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Skills

Gage metrology

GD&T reading

Measurement principles

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

QMS

Statistical sampling

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Comparators

Smart scopes

Job description

Job purpose

Responsible to support the quality requirements for military, aerospace, energy and industrial applications. Quality Engineer supports the engineering team and develops the quality requirements for new production launches and post launch production activities. Ensures that customer requirements and compliance are met by developing; program requirements, quality processes, and supply chain. Supports the Quality Management System, leads and supports RCCA process and help drive continuous improvement through data analysis of production processes. Some travel required to support projects and supplier development activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform contract review for new or revised products.
• Ensure that the organization's Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, AS 9102, and regulatory/legal requirements.
• Generate product inspection documentation to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the QA technicians.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports per AS 9102 as required.
• Prepare PPAP packages as required.
• Define supplier quality requirements and assist in resolving supplier quality issues as needed.
• Support receiving and inspection activities as needed.
• Participate in the maintenance of the QMS program.
• Perform / Assist with RCCA process on quality problems resulting from Internal Audits, customer returns or production scrap.
• Assist with the training of personnel to ensure a complete understanding of the quality tools and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering discipline or 5 years relevant experience.
• Proficient in gage metrology, with a strong understanding of measurement principles and practices.
• Ability to read and understand product drawings & GD&T.
• Proficiency with computers and software programs including Microsoft Office (Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel)
• Experience with usage of inspection techniques and knowledge of statistical sampling plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact well with all levels of personnel.
• Have excellent decision-making, communication and organizational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously and have a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience with ISO 9001, TS 16949 or AS 9100 Quality Management System Standards.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven analytical / evaluative and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong personal organization and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Accomplished presentation skills, with ability to effectively present ideas to personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Experience with coordinate measurement machines, comparators, smart scopes, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.

Working conditions

• Manufacturing environment.
• Some day or overnight travel both domestically and abroad.
• Could work in areas with excessive noise or other manufacturing related hazards. NOTE: Proper PPE will be provided

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift <25 pounds

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/General Identity/Disability/Veteran