Quality Technician: APQP, Lean & Process Improvement

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated is seeking a Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance professional to plan and execute cost-effective quality programs ensuring contractual compliance and product integrity.

Under guidance of a Quality Engineer/QA Manager, you will review design/manufacturing/test docs, develop inspection plans, and support APQP, FAI, and root-cause investigations to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001 / AS 9100 and Aerospace OEM Specifications and Drawings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.
• A good memory for detail.
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous — records must be accurate and maintained.
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the review of contract documentation for quality-related requirements; assure proper flow down and satisfaction of these requirements through review of design and manufacturing/test documentation and development of inspection plans.
• Support the efforts to ensure that all FAI requirements (including delta) are current, or are identified as necessary to perform.
• Assist in evaluating new processes and improving process capability, efficiency, and productivity in manufacturing.
• Participate in APQP and develop documents/test data as required.
• Provide interfaces to customers, source inspectors and suppliers to satisfy contractual quality requirements.
• Evaluate robustness and risk of processes and recommend improvements.
• Support cross-functional problem solving for non-conformances and CAPA.
• Execute product containment actions to protect customers from non-conforming material.
• Contribute to MRB investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Inspect products as needed per Quality Manager.
• Analyze, review and prepare reports/data summaries.

Skills

Quality Assurance

APQP

Kaizen

SPC

ISO 9001

AS 9100

Nadcap

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated is seeking a Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance professional to plan and execute cost-effective quality programs ensuring contractual compliance and product integrity.

Under guidance of a Quality Engineer/QA Manager, you will review design/manufacturing/test docs, develop inspection plans, and support APQP, FAI, and root-cause investigations to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.