Quality Engineer (Production)

RIX Industries; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RIX Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to promote operational excellence within the value stream and advance the Quality Management System. The role emphasizes preventing failures, improving supplier processes, and ensuring on-time delivery through robust QA plans and root cause analysis.

The ideal candidate will lead internal audits, develop training, review contracts and drawings, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to transition designs to production while meeting

Qualifications

• AA or higher in quality-related field.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 drawing standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, codes and GD&T.
• Ability to select components and organize bills of materials.
• Knowledge of materials, processes, and manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Project management skills to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Quality in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the QMS and KPIs.
• Develop and deliver training programs to build quality awareness and promote continuous improvement.
• Review contracts to determine quality, test, and workmanship requirements.
• Interface with Engineering and Manufacturing to transition designs to production per customer requirements.
• Review drawings, test procedures, and work instruction packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Contribute to internal audits as part of the audit team.
• Design Quality Assurance Plans for products.
• Assign flow-down requirements for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to supplier qualifications and source selections.
• Conduct supply chain process development to maximize delivered quality and on-time delivery (up to 50% travel).
• Promote design and manufacturing/test process improvements.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Drawing interpretation

Materials knowledge

Project management

Education

AA in quality control or related field

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

CQE or AWS Weld Inspector (preferred)

Job description

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer is primarily responsible for promoting operational excellence in the RIX Value Stream including both internal and external processes. This position exercises proactive influence over day-to-day operations, seeking to prevent value stream failures and to drive effective and efficient root cause corrective action when failures do occur. Since RIX purchases the majority of the material consumed in the assembly of its systems, a significant contribution will be made in the development of its suppliers’ processes to promote delivered quality and on time delivery. The Quality Engineer is responsible for advancing and deploying the RIX Quality Management System, and for promoting the continuous improvement of RIX operations in general.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Quality in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the QMS and associated key performance indicators.
• Develop and deliver training programs to build quality awareness and to promote the RIX continuous improvement culture.
• Review Contracts to determine quality, test, and workmanship requirements for a program.
• Interface with Engineering and Manufacturing functions to ensure transition of designs to production in accordance with customer requirements, at minimum risk.
• Review drawings, test procedures and work instruction packages for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Contribute to internal audits as a member of the internal audit team.
• Design appropriate Quality Assurance Plans for products.
• Assign flow down requirements for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to supplier qualifications and source selections.
• Conduct supply chain process development work to maximize delivered quality and on time delivery. This may require up to 50% travel within the United States.
• Promote design improvements when necessary.
• Promote manufacturing and test process improvements including the development/improvement of equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct First Article Analysis and source inspections.
• Disposition Nonconforming material.
• Sell off product to customer and DCMA.
• Generate, monitor, and analyze metrics.
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure product and processes comply with customer requirements/expectations.
• Interface with Customer and provide program quality status.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary Education to A.A. Level in a Quality Control related area or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Familiarity with the interpretation and application of the ASME Y14 series of drawing standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce drawings, codes, and specifications for design work, including GD&T.
• Ability to select components and organize bills of materials.
• Knowledge of machine design, material properties and selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of root cause investigation processes, process failure modes and effects analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Project management skills sufficient to manage simultaneous projects with varying schedule and resource requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Solid understanding of algebra and geometry, ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, polynomial equations, and differential calculus.
• Understanding of mechanisms and how the parts interrelate in an assembly.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.
• May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Equivalent
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• 1. This position is regularly exposed to the following conditions: Manufacturing, warehouse and office environment. While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures. May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.
• 2. Must have the following physical abilities: Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation

$90,000 + DOE

Equal Opportunity RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

RIX Industries is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen and gas generation systems, precision compression solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies. Company innovation extends to newer technologies with universal impact, including pioneering hydrogen-on-demand systems for critical infrastructure initiatives worldwide. We take our ‘focused on the future’ mantra seriously – whether we’re supporting lifesaving oxygen generation strategies for remote medical facilities, solving complex applications featuring industrial gases, providing mission critical technologies for our military, or engineering clean power solutions for land and sea. Infrastructure is at the forefront of our vision, and we’re poised to play a critical role in shifting the world to cleaner, safer, better ways of living and conducting business.

At RIX, every employee is an integral part of this big picture.