Quality Engineer: Lean QC & Root-Cause Leader

Schuylkillchamber

Pottsville (Schuylkill County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Pottsville, PA location. The role entails supporting the quality system, leading root-cause investigations, and ensuring NPI and process validation best practices.

You will coordinate lab testing, assist in tool design for inspections, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate must have a technical degree and at least two years in production or quality, with strong knowledge of quality systems, GD&T, AS9100/ISO, and CATIA

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics, or related degree is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in production or quality or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of quality systems, supplier management, internal audits, and overall troubleshooting or problem-solving capabilities.
Strong leadership and able to work effectively with engineering, production personnel, and management.
Root cause investigation experience. Knowledge and/or use of six sigma methods and continuous improvement techniques preferred.
Good math and analytical skills including a working knowledge of statistical techniques (SPC, SQC, DOE).
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read drawings, interpret written procedures and instruction and ability to understand geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
Knowledge of AS9100/ISO and NADCAP preferred.
Knowledge of using 3D Modeling Software, CATIA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support maintenance of comprehensive quality system.
Lead and/or participate in activities associated with root cause investigation for product and process defects.
Ensure best practice of new product introduction and process validation.
Coordinate lab testing for verification and validation of raw materials.
Assist in tool design as needed for process inspections.
Perform standard quality engineering tasks with include but not limited to non-conforming material disposition, non-conforming cost/trend analysis, corrective/preventive action, customer/internal MRB, process improvements (includes scrap reduction), automation of systems, inspection criteria, specification and contract review, and communication to and training of personnel.
While operating in the boundaries of Lean Principles, lead, guide, and direct lean implementation and training initiatives, including 6S, TPM, Kaizen, Flow Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and Rapid Improvement Workshops.