Quality Engineer

NCSL International; Woodstock, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NCSL International is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality requirements for military, aerospace, energy and industrial applications. You will help develop program requirements, quality processes, and supplier quality, while supporting the QMS and RCCA processes.

Responsibilities include producing inspection documentation, mentoring QA technicians, and contributing to continuous improvement through data analysis of production processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or 5 years relevant experience required.
• Proficient in gage metrology with strong measurement principles.
• Ability to read and interpret product drawings and GD&T.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel).
• Experience with inspection techniques and statistical sampling plans.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Management System and assist RCCA process.
• Develop quality requirements for new production launches and post-launch production.
• Mentor QA technicians and prepare First Article Inspection Reports per AS 9102.
• Prepare PPAP packages and ensure supplier quality requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis of production processes.

Skills

Gage metrology

GD&T reading

Statistical sampling

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

ISO/AS standards familiarity

Education

BS degree in engineering

5 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

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.