Quality Engineer - Warsaw

Bodycote; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote, the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, is seeking a Quality Engineer in California. This role involves managing quality assurance procedures, monitoring product quality, and ensuring compliance with ITAR requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in Quality Control and a strong background in metallurgical processes. A Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred. Join Bodycote to contribute to a global team ensuring high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Five years' experience in Quality Control, with commercial heat treatment knowledge.
• Capable of writing procedures for heat treatment of specific alloys.

Responsibilities

• Manage duties of Quality Manager in their absence.
• Identify conditions affecting product quality and initiate corrective actions.
• Monitor quality training needs and ensure provision.

Skills

Quality Control

Metallurgical knowledge

English communication

Six Sigma Green Belt

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Position Summary

Based in Warsaw, the Quality Engineer will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Quality Manager to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Management responsibility includes assuming the duties of the Quality Manager in his/her absence.
• Identifying and recording present or potential conditions that would have a detrimental effect on product, process, or the quality system and initiating corrective or preventive action procedures to address these conditions and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions. May include controlling or stopping further processing of product until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented.
• Coordinating the interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements.
• Identifying quality training needs and taking steps to ensure training is provided.
• Reporting on the performance of the quality system to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system.
• Communicating to all levels on the status of the quality management system.
• Assist in general quality activities including control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives at all levels, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the BMS, evaluation/disposition of non‑conformances, audits (on site and internal), implementation and support of the navigator operating system.
• Monitor and maintain instruments including instrument recall, instrument calibration, monitor and maintain process control testing, temperature uniformity surveys, quench effectiveness, monthly mechanical testing, surface contamination test, carb/de‑carb test, IGA and IGO test, burnouts and leak ups.
• Monitor and maintain outside processing including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, review certifications of conformances and review test reports.
• Support in process and final inspection processes, receiving inspection, contract review, braze and heat treat, temper inspection, generate and sign certifications.
• Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co‑workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
• Perform other tasks as designated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Education – Basic metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or a combination of training and experience; engineering degree preferred.
• Five years’ experience in Quality Control and practical knowledge of commercial heat treatment of steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, brass, copper, etc. desired.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language to interface with management and all levels, both in‑house and at customer’s place of business.
• Must be capable of writing general procedures for heat treatment of specific alloys, in accordance with customer needs.
• Must be capable of making written recommendations for improving Quality System and Procedures.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with commercial, aircraft, and aerospace specification, ASME and military specification codes as required.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.
• Must be able to read/interpret blueprints/specifications, be detail oriented to meet deadlines.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.