Quality Engineer 1 - SCI

Safran companies; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies is looking for an Entry-level Quality Engineer in Marysville, Washington. This role focuses on utilizing lean kaizen events to enhance product lines through training and quality assurance techniques. Responsibilities include designing inspection systems, conducting employee training, and driving continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a BS degree or equivalent experience, 1-2 years in a quality environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience within a quality environment.
• Familiar with general quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
• Conduct training on quality assurance and lean manufacturing.
• Monitor first article inspection information system.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

BS degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Job description

Job Summary

This position will utilize lean kaizen events to improve a product line or lines by training employees and using quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. The Quality Engineer will design, or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, analyze production and service limitations and standards, recommend the revision of specifications, and formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conduct training on manufacturing quality assurance, lean manufacturing and SPC concepts and tools. The Quality Engineer is the control point for the analysis, reporting and training of a product line or lines. This job reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Summary of Duties

• Reviews and signs engineering change notices (ECNs) and engineering drawings.
• Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
• Tracks and ensures measuring and testing equipment used within the division is within calibration.
• Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.
• Writes reports and standard work, performs employee training, and conducts statistical analysis.
• Ensures production tooling is inspected and conforms to specs prior to use.
• Approves work orders prior to release to ensure engineering operations are properly documented.
• Applies purchase order quality clauses to applicable products within an MRP system.
• Assists corrective action board (CAB) by being a member, provides problem solving / resolution.
• Performs internal process audits to company specifications.

Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.

Experience: 1-2 years' experience within the quality environment.

Computer Skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Proficient use of Excel skills.

Other Skills

• Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required.
• Familiar with general quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.

Additional Preferred Skills (not required)

• Quality certification

Description: Entry level