Quality Engineer Trainee

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Carson City, NV is seeking a Quality Engineer Trainee. The role involves supporting the Quality Manager, reviewing specifications, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 0-1 year of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge in quality standards like AS9100 are essential. The position offers an annual salary around $75k, and we encourage local applicants only.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as Quality Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager and Quality Administrator.
• Review contracts, specifications, purchase orders, and planning.
• Recommending changes to manufacturing plans based on requirements.
• Performing internal and external audits.
• Participating in RCCA investigations and providing recommendations.
• Assisting with training of internal employees.
• Planning and implementing quality initiatives.
• Maintain control of calibrated gages and tools.
• Support quality inspection team as needed.

Skills

Strong written and oral communications skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft office products

Ability to travel to customers and work flexible hours

Practical experience in precision inspection equipment and calibration

Knowledge of AS9100 standard

Knowledge of inspection tools and techniques

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Hands-on working knowledge of ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any related field

Job description

Quality Engineer Trainee – Carson City, NV

Essential Functions of the Job

• Support Quality Manager and Quality Administrator with managing and maintaining customer, interdivisional companies, and supplier expectations and requirements
• Review contracts, specifications, purchase orders, and planning
• Recommending, reviewing and approving changes to manufacturing plans and drawings based on customer and internal requirements
• Performing internal and external audits
• Participating in RCCA investigations; provide analysis and recommendations for corrective actions and nonconformities
• Assisting with training of internal employees in regards to Customer and Quality System and requirements
• Planning and implementing quality initiatives and continual improvement throughout the organization
• Maintain control of calibrated gages and tools
• Support quality inspection team as needed

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any other related field

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience as Quality Engineer.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Ability to travel to customers and work flexible hours as necessary;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products;
• Practical experience in precision inspection equipment and calibration;
• Knowledge of AS9100 standard
• Knowledge of inspection tools and techniques
• Ability to work in the fast pace environments
• Hands-on working knowledge of ASME Y14.5

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be a U.S. Person which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], U.S. National, Refugee, or Asylee. Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs. Salary Range: $75k annual. Relocation assistance not available and we are only considering local candidates.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.