Quality Systems Engineer, Machining

Weiss-Aug; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401 (k) with company match

PTO Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug in New Kensington, PA, seeks a Quality Systems Engineer, Machining to oversee the quality system and drive improvement across manufacturing. You will train staff, implement AS9100/ISO13485, and coordinate with suppliers and customers on quality concerns.

The role requires knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and PPAP, plus strong communication and project management skills in a tightly toleranced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Quality Control/Assurance in automotive and medical sectors.
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to convey technical information.
• Organized and detail oriented with project management skills.
• Thorough understanding of APQP, FMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans, MSA.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-45208A, MIL-STD-45662, MILQ9858A; AS9100/ISO13485 training.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation, geometric tolerancing and statistics.
• MS Office proficiency; familiarity with measuring equipment and data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and certify AS9100 quality system at the new precision machining division.
• Serve as Management Representative for implementing and maintaining the quality system.
• Facilitate management review meetings and report performance metrics.
• Lead internal audits as Lead Auditor for AS9100/ISO13485 and other specs.
• Manage ICAR log, issue ICARs, assist corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Interface with customers, sales, manufacturing and engineering on quality issues.
• Lead corrective action teams in molding and stamping; coordinate with customers/suppliers.
• Coordinate quality system training programs and obtain outside funding as needed.
• Provide guidance on automotive core tools: APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP.
• Maintain documents, training records, and the Master Databases on the network.
• Oversee Motivation and Empowerment Program database and interpretations.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T; advise manufacturing and engineering on tolerances.

Skills

Quality Management

Communication

Project Management

Detail Orientation

APQP

FMEA

Blueprint Interpretation

Process Improvement

GD&T

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that is shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Quality Systems Engineer, Machining to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's quality system and improvement efforts, such as developing, implementing and administrating the program, training and coaching employees and facilitating needed changes in the organization. Responsible for selecting policies and procedures at all levels to ensure quality improvement efforts will meet or exceed internal and external customer needs and expectations. Ensures the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the company. Responsible for dealing with customers and suppliers on quality or performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, implementing, get certified for a new AS9100 quality system at our new precision machining division.
• Is the company Management Representative responsible for implementing, establishing and maintaining the company quality system in accordance with AS9100/ISO13485 and other specifications as required, ensures the company meets any other additional customer specific requirements. Represents the company as the liaison with external parties regarding the company quality system and its capabilities.
• Responsible to facilitate management review meetings and report on the performance of the quality system and its metrics.
• Is a certified Lead Auditor responsible for the company internal audit program in compliance with AS9100/ISO13485 and other specifications as required. Conducts QMS, Process and Final Product Audits.
• Manage Internal Corrective Actions (ICAR): manage log, issue ICARS, assist in corrective actions and verify effectiveness of corrective actions through auditing.
• Interfaces with customers, sales, manufacturing and engineering to resolve quality and contractual issues.
• Manages the corrective action process in molding, including facilitating and leading corrective action teams, maintains dialogue and correspondence with customers and suppliers, controls records regarding corrective actions. Assists and facilitates corrective action teams in stamping upon request.
• Facilitates company quality system related training programs, gives on the job instruction and presentations as needed. Coordinates diverse training needs with outside consultants. Obtains outside funding for training (NJ Customized Training) as needed.
• Provides guidance and training to quality, manufacturing or engineering groups in the use of automotive core tools: APQP; FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Statistical Techniques and PPAP.
• Maintains and is responsible for the company's document control system. Responsible for the maintenance of the Master Databases on the company network used to control company documents.
• Maintains and controls the company AS9100/ISO13485 Training records for all company team members. Responsible for the maintenance of Master training databases on the company network.
• Manages the company Motivation and Empowerment Program including maintenance of the database.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications related to geometric tolerancing, gauging, statistical requirements and related specifications. Provide interpretation and guidance within the quality group and to manufacturing and engineering departments.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in Quality Control/Assurance in a tightly toleranced industry with an automotive and medical customer base.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to people of various degrees of ability.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must possess the project management skills to manage and implement small to large projects.
• Needs a thorough understanding of automotive and medical industry quality requirements (APQP, FMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis).
• Knowledgeable in the following Military Specifications: MIL-STD-45208A, MIL-STD-45662, MILQ9858A. Requires training in and thorough understanding of AS9100/ISO13485.
• Must have general knowledge and training in the principles related to metals or resins. Individual must be proficient in blueprint interpretation, geometric tolerancing and statistics.
• Must be computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires understanding of the capabilities and practical uses of various types of measuring equipment: basic mechanical instruments, complex programmable vision systems and computerized data collection systems.

This position is at our New Kensington, PA location.

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.