Quality Engineer I: Build Quality in Defense & Aerospace

Keel

Saginaw (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits
401(k) Match
HSA/FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Employee Referral Bonus
Shift Differentials
Overtime Potential
On-the-job Training
Certification Sponsorship

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and implement quality systems for new programs, design metrics for daily product quality, and resolve issues with a focus on continuous improvement. The role requires three years in QA, ASQ certifications, and strong problem-solving skills in inspection, metrology, and GD&T.

Join a team with decades of craftsmanship in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense.

Qualifications

  • Follow up of corrective action reports, including customer complaints.
  • Calibration system maintenance.
  • APQP, including PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan creation.
  • Inspection and Test.
  • Review and submittal of objective quality evidence per customer requirements.
  • Facilitate Continual Improvement efforts (Six Sigma green/black belt).
  • Reports to Quality Manager and/or Quality Director regarding activities.
  • Responsible for ensuring ongoing product quality and reporting concerns as they arise.
  • All other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement quality systems/processes related to new programs and projects.
  • Design and implement operational metrics to support day-to-day product quality.
  • Resolve quality issues and improve measurement systems.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Quality Assurance
Problem solving
Lean Six Sigma
Project Management
Inspection & Test
Metrology
GD&T
Communication skills
Teamwork
Organizational skills

Education

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
ASQ Certified Quality Technician
4-year degree in related quality field

Tools

APQP
PPAP
FMEA
Control Plan

Job description

Keel is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and implement quality systems for new programs, design metrics for daily product quality, and resolve issues with a focus on continuous improvement. The role requires three years in QA, ASQ certifications, and strong problem-solving skills in inspection, metrology, and GD&T.

Join a team with decades of craftsmanship in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense.

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