Quality Engineer I

Summary

Coordinates or performs Q.A. activities to insure implementation of all requirements.  Also, monitors manufacturing processes, fabrication, inspection, test and shipping activities.

Position Responsibilities

·Performs a comprehensive, specific analysis of routine contract requirements to determine what quality characteristics are to be controlled; manufacturing, inspection, test equipment required; special controls of special processes, and special skills needed to ensure their proper application. 

·Reviews the contract data item descriptions and requirements and establishes the necessary controls to assure compliance.  Participates in planning pilot runs, preproduction runs.  Analyzes results thereof and furnishes analysis with appropriate recommendations.

·Reviews production and manufacturing specification processes to assure conformance to drawings specifications and contract requirements. 

·Determines capability of manufacturing processes to meet quality requirements.  Recommends adjustment for process condition to Methods Department and/or adjustment of production specifications to Production Engineering to create an economical and compatible relationship between processes and the products.

·Establishes and maintains control over all production processes and testing during the product cycle. 

·Participates in the generation, review, and approval of various types of specification, drawings, and Acceptance Test Procedures to insure that they contain sufficient quality requirements and comply with contract requirements and prepares quality program plans defining the responsibility and authority of all functions necessary to comply with provisions of all specifications and contract requirements.

·Provides technical assistance in the preparation of workmanship standards, instructions, and inspection criteria, also to resolve fabrication, test, and inspections problems.  Plans and performs process controls, surveillance, and monitoring procedures to assure product quality.  Established formats and provides guidance to inspection for their collection of inspection data.

·Analyzes reported defects and failures and initiates corrective action.  Participates as an active member of the MRB Board in the Production areas.  Reviews discrepancies and approves dispositions and corrective action participates in the timely investigation, disposition, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of non-conforming materials, processes, and products.  Follows up for completion and measurement of effectiveness.

·Performs in cooperation with Production Engineering or others, when applicable, measurement capability and correlation studies to insure continual adequacy and capability; takes corrective action, as required, to assist in the solution of measurement problems.          

·Coordinates activities of manufacturing and test with Program Quality Assurance, Production Control, Engineering, Inspection, and various internal and external laboratories.  Meets and discusses problems relative to the production cycle.

·Plans and monitors special test programs on assemblies, components, special processes, etc. due to design changes and/or problems developing during the manufacturing cycle.  Performs on preproduction equipment inspection and testing of equipment to insure compliance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements prior to submittal for customer acceptance. 

· Prepares summaries and analysis of evaluations, together with all pertinent charts, graphs, etc.  Assures that records/files are initiated and maintained in all relevant documentation pertaining to Quality Assurance.  Performs Quality Audits to determine the effectiveness of the Quality Program and prepares audit reports.

·Participates in the verification (First Article Configuration Inspection) of hardware versus drawing/specifications and coordinates this effort with customer personnel.

·Prepares reports and corrective action documentation in answer to Customer inquiries or complaints regarding inspection, test and production activities.

· Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge by keeping abreast of new Q.A. techniques and methods by contacts with other industries, current publications, advanced education and membership in professional societies/organizations.

·  Knowledgeable in the use and programming of CMM’s and related plate lay-out techniques.

Essential Functions and Competencies 
·Effective organization and prioritization skills.

·Effective interpersonal skills.

·Completes projects in a timely manner.

·Supports a 24/7 global business operation as required.

·Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism when representing the company.

·Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as, presentation skills.

·Works individually or in teams.

·Understands and uses continuous improvement tools.

·Able to travel up to 20% of the time, including day, overnight and international travel as required.

·Participates in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format.

·See job analysis forms for specific physical stressors of the job.

Position Qualifications