Quality Engineer II

Wencor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LPI Corporation in the United States seeks a quality engineering professional to support documentation of quality, inspection, production and process improvement on complex aerospace products.

You will develop inspection plans, review non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, review first article inspections, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce waste and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T and aerospace metrology required.
• Proficiency with MS Office; Minitab experience a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop/review quality inspection plans for new and legacy parts.
• Coordinate review and resolution of non-conformances.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review first article inspections and related documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams with minimal supervision.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and prevent issues.
• Apply lean and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Perform inspections on production parts.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

Standard Measurement for Aerospace

MS Office

Minitab

CMM Programming

3D CAD Software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM Programming

3D CAD Software

Minitab

Job description

Since 1957, LPI Corporation has manufactured products for jet engines, aircraft components, and other aerospace & defense applications. Our reputation for quality, service, and dependability has permitted us to serve many of the world's leading aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturers.

ROLE: This position provide support for documentation of quality, inspection, production and improving processes on complex aerospace products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Develop/review quality inspection plans for new products as well as legacy production parts.
• Coordinate the review and resolution of non-conformances.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation to address quality issues.
• Perform reviews of first article inspections as well as provide documentation for new product development, dormancy and supplier changes of legacy production parts.
• Work collaboratively within and across cross-functional teams with minimal supervision
• Analyze process data and identify trends to proactively address potential quality issues.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Perform inspections on production parts
• Perform other duties, as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of experience required.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES

Language

English Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance and Standard Measurement for Aerospace products

Computer Skills

Proficient with MS Office Suite, Minitab, CMM Programming is a plus; 3D CAD Software is a plus.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent bending, twisting, and lifting of 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position will work primarily in an office environment with low noise level, but have some exposure to the manufacturing floor which has mid to high noise level with exposure to manufacturing machinery / equipment.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.